Larson, Shawn E. editor. Bodkin, James L. (James Lee) editor. VanBlaricom, G. R. (Glenn R.) 1949- editor. text bibliography Electronic books. Electronic books. ne Amsterdam Boston Academic Press �2015 2015 monographic eng

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1 online resource : color illustrations, color map Sea otters are good indicators of ocean health. In addition, they are a keystone species, offering a stabilizing effect on ecosystem, controlling sea urchin populations that would otherwise inflict damage to kelp forest ecosystems. The kelp forest ecosystem is crucial for marine organisms and contains coastal erosion. With the concerns about the imperiled status of sea otter populations in California, Aleutian Archipelago and coastal areas of Russia and Japan, the last several years have shown growth of interest culturally and politically in the status and preservation of sea otter populations. Sea Otter Conservation brings together the vast knowledge of well-respected leaders in the field, offering insight into the more than 100 years of conservation and research that have resulted in recovery from near extinction. This publication assesses the issues influencing prospects for continued conservation and recovery of the sea otter populations and provides insight into how to handle future global changes. edited by Shawn E. Larson, James L. Bodkin, Glenn R. VanBlaricom. Includes bibliographical references and index. Sea otter Conservation NATURE Animals Mammals SCIENCE Life Sciences Zoology Mammals QL737.C25 599.7695 London, [England] :AP, �2015 xvi, 447 pages 1322565228 9781322565224 9780128016879 0128016876 9780128014028 0128014024 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780128014028 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780128014028 IDEBK 150102 20190328114810.0 ocn899134768 eng