Defenders' Experts
Sea Otter Management and Policy
Sea otter populations in the United States are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and by various state listings and classifications. Defenders of Wildlife works to promote legislation and policies that protect sea otters and lead to their recovery.
California Sea Otter Management and Policy
The southern, or California, sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis), has faced a variety of threats and impacts over the nearly seven decades since it was re-discovered off the Big Sur coast.
Defenders Testifies before Congress on Sea Otter Act
In April 2008, 5 expert witnesses, including Defenders’ Jim Curland, were called to testify on the Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act, a bill that would fund much needed sea otter recovery and research.
Sea otter management and policy in California has revolved around four major efforts:
- Development of a Final Revised Recovery Plan for the Southern Sea Otter
- State and Federal legislation Affecting Southern Sea Otters
- Regulatory Change
- Creation of a Sea Otter Translocation Program and Management Zone
Alaska Sea Otter Management and Policy
Defenders of Wildlife is helping with recovery efforts in Alaska in a number of ways, including membership on the Southwest Alaska Sea Otter Recovery Team.
Washington Sea Otter Management and Policy
The Washington state sea otter population is a vulnerable population estimated to be around 800 animals from a 2006 survey. Existing and future potential conflicts with commercial, recreational and tribal fisheries pose potential problems to future recovery efforts.
Canadian Sea Otter Management and Policy
Defenders has provided comments on a Draft Recovery Plan that was released in 2004.
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