Defenders' Experts
Sea Otter
The largest member of the weasel family, the sea otter is also the 2nd smallest marine mammal. Once numbering several hundred thousand to possibly over a million worldwide, their population is now estimated to be between 82,350 and 95,000.
Sea otter background and recovery >>
Great news for sea otters!
A bill recently floated by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) aims to help turn the tide for California’s declining population of sea otters.
Read our statement on Senator Boxer’s Introduction of the Southern Sea Otter Recovery & Research Act >>
California Tax Filers: Sea Otter Fund Will Remain on Forms in 2010!
The California Sea Otter Fund received almost $295,000 from generous California taxpayers for 2008, which kept it on the form in 2009! We just were informed on September 1st by the California Franchise Tax Board that the Fund received just under $223,000 through the middle of August and they estimate it will reach the target by the end of the calendar year.
In the Field
Defenders of Wildlife is working directly on sea otter recovery efforts in California, Washington and Alaska.
Management and Policy
Sea otters were hunted to the brink of extinction, now they occupy only portions of their former range. Defenders advocates for management and policy that will effectively recover populations of sea otters in their current range.
Sea Otter Awareness Week 2009 a success!
Every year, Defenders of Wildlife organizes and promotes Sea Otter Awareness Week to teach people about the integral role that sea otters play in the nearshore marine ecosystem and to promote research and conservation programs. Thanks to all our 2009 participants!
Learn more about Sea Otter Awareness Week 2009 >>
Support Sea Otters
Show your support for sea otters with our t-shirt and mug. Your purchase of these items will benefit Defenders, with 30% of the sale going to Defenders of Wildlife. Visit Defenders Zazzle Store for more sea otter items.
|
|
