First Sea Otter Reported at Race Rocks Ecological Reserve #97: 2012

On June 10, 2012 This Sea Otter, Enhydra lutris , was photographed off Middle Rocks in the Race Rocks Ecological Reserve from a whale watching vessel by Adam Bird. This is the first recorded sighting of sea otters at the reserve. Further information is available at: http://racerocks.ca/racerock/taxalab2/2012/Enhydra_lutris/enhydralutris.htm Since this first sighting, every year a sea

Stability, resilience, and phase shifts in rocky subtidal communities along the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada

Ecological Monographs, 81(2), 2011, pp. 215–239    2011 by the Ecological Society of America See complete pdf file:Watson&Estes 2011 Abstract. We used the extirpation, reintroduction, and spread of sea otters (Enhydra lutris) along the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada, to evaluate how the otter–urchin– algae trophic cascade creates variation in rocky reef community structure

The Potential Impact of Sea Otters (Enhydra Lutris) on the British Columbia Geoduck Clam (Panopera Abrupta) Fishery

by Rhonda Reidy B.Sc., University of Victoria, 2000 RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (PLANNING) In the School of Resource and Environmental Management Report No. 513 © Rhonda Reidy 2011 SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY Summer 2011 See the Full PDF:seaottergeoduckRReidy Accessed Feb 20, 2014 at:

Estimating Carrying Capacity for Sea Otters in British Columbia

ABSTRACT We estimated carrying capacity for sea otters (Enhydra lutris) in the coastal waters of British Columbia, Canada, by characterizing habitat according to the complexity of nearshore intertidal and sub-tidal contours. We modeled the total area of complex habitat on the west coast of Vancouver Island by first calculating the complexity of the Checleset Bay–Kyuquot

Recovery Strategy for the Sea Otter ( Enhydra lutris ) in Canada December 2007

Sea Otter Recovery Team. 2007. Recovery Strategy for the Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) in Canada.Species at Risk Act Recovery Strategy Series. Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Vancouver. vii+ 56pp. Accessed February 20 2014 at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Library/336961.pdf. See the complete PDF at :SARArecoverystrategy336961  EXERPT: 1.5.2 Description of threats Oil Spills Oil contamination has both immediate and long-term effects

Update COSEWIC Status Report on the sea otter Enhydra lutris in Canada 2007

Reason for designation: The species had been extirpated in British Columbia by the fur trade by the early 1900s, and was re-introduced from 1969-72. It has since repopulated 25-33% of its historic range in British Columbia, but is not yet clearly secure. Numbers are small (<3,500) and require careful monitoring. Their susceptibility to oil and

An assessment of abundance and growth of the sea otter population (Enhydra lutris) in British Columbia

An assessment of abundance and growth of the sea otter population (Enhydra lutris) in British Columbia By Nichol, L.M., J.C. Watson, G.M. Ellis, J.K.B. Ford Abstract Sea otters were re-introduced to British Columbia from Alaska between 1969 and 1972. The first population count was made in 1977. Since 1988, field surveys have been undertaken using small boat or helicopter,

Checlesset Bay Ecological Reserve Purpose Statement

Purpose Statement Ecological reserves are areas selected to preserve representative and special natural ecosystems, plant and animal species, features and phenomena. The key goal of ecological reserves is to contribute to the maintenance of biological diversity and the protection of genetic materials. All consumptive resource uses and th e use of motorized vehicles are prohibited.

Byers-Conroy-Harvey-Sinnett Islands ER#103 Biological and Physical Overview

ORIGINAL PURPOSE: To protect nesting seabirds, raptors and marine environments The land area, less than 4% in total, is comprised of four significant islands and many associated islets and reefs, located in four groups. These are the outermost islands of the central mainland coast, located within an area of low relief along the eastern edge

Sartine Islands Ecological Reserve Ecological Overview, Physical and Biological

Original Purpose: To protect colonies of breeding seabirds and their habitat Physical: This is a rugged, elongate island which rises steeply from the sea to a series of pinnacles and humps. The shoreline is rock, rising directly from the water, except for a narrow boulder beach along the northeastern shore. Though steep, most of the

Ecological Reserve Proposal p278. The Kerouard Islands

This proposal was submitted in 1978 by Trudy Carson prior to the creation of this reserve . The Kerouard Islands are located between Hecate Strait and the open Pacific Ocean, at the southern-most tip of the Queen Charlotte Islands. Isolated, rugged and extremely wild, these islands and their associated waters provide habitat for multitudes and