Sea Otter

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http://www.enn.com/news/enn-stories/1999/06/062499/seaotter_3930.asp

One good illus.--short article links pop. decline to fishing nets

http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/research

Pdf article & some pix , plus good links, & scientists to call

http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/

Links & articles on all marine mammals; colorful, easy, searchable

response.restoration.noaa.gov/ bat/images

Extensive database & analysis of Exxon Valdez oil spill; lots of links, images, charts & graphs; NOAA site is great resource itself!

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Now--the Quiz!!!

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Sea Otter Screen Quiz 1

1. Name & describe at least three things making sea otters sick.

2. List & describe two ways sea otters keep warm.

3. Describe at least two other adaptations of the sea otter that enable it to live successfully in the ocean.

4. What is the sea otter’s role in the ecology of the kelp forest?

5. Three reasons people should concern themselves with the sea otter. (one hint: define “sentinel species”)

1. Cat feces & litter, possum feces, oil, insecticides, pollutants in food & water

2. Air bubbles in fur, fur density, high metabolism & lots of food

3. Grasping front claws, 2x lungs, spine & rear feet adapted for swimming, frequent naps, wraps in kelp…etc

4. Predator, control urchins to preserve kelp

5. Sentinel species-”canaries”; preserve important ecosystem; bring in lots of cash .

No Peeking, Now!!