2019 Survey of the Reintroduced Sea Otter Population in Washington State

2019 Survey of the Reintroduced Sea Otter Population in Washington State
WASeaOtterSurvey2019.pdf1.91 MB
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Mount Rainier rises from behind fog and trees on a ridgeline
Washington Fish and Wildlife Office
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Office is part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Ecological Services program. We work closely with partners to conserve fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats throughout Washington for future generations.
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Lacey,WA
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Spokane Valley,WA
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Sea otters floating in a group

Sea otters are a member of the weasel family (Mustelidae) and live in the near-shore waters along the North Pacific Ocean. They are the smallest of marine mammals and are excellently suited to their marine environment with adaptations in their skeletons, teeth, and fur.

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