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Data for Southern Sea Otter Range Expansion and Habitat Use in the Santa Barbara Channel

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Publication Date
Start Date
2012-03-05
End Date
2014-06-24

Citation

Tinker, M.T., Tomoleoni, J.A., Staedler, M.M., LaRoche, N.L., Randell, Z., Bowen, L., Murray, M.J., Miles, A.K., 2017, Data for Southern Sea Otter Range Expansion and Habitat Use in the Santa Barbara Channel: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/F7JS9NMV.

Summary

The current study was designed to provide critical information for resource managers (specifically the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, henceforth BOEM, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, henceforth USFWS) about the spatial ecology, population status, and potential population threats to sea otters in Santa Barbara Channel, with particular reference to exposure to manmade structures and sources of oil and natural gas. Our four primary research objectives were: 1. Determine the extent of movements and spatial use patterns by sea otters along the southern California coast 2. Identify important sea otter resting and foraging areas adjacent to manmade structures 3. Assess sea otter distribution, behavior and habitat selection in [...]

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Contacts

Point of Contact :
M. Tim Tinker
Originator :
M. Tim Tinker, Joseph A Tomoleoni, Michelle M. Staedler, Nicole L LaRoche, Zachary H Randell, Lizabeth Bowen, Mike J Murray, A. Keith Miles
Metadata Contact :
Erika N Sanchez-Chopitea
Distributor :
U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase
USGS Mission Area :
Ecosystems
SDC Data Owner :
Western Ecological Research Center

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Purpose

The study was designed to provide critical information for resource managers (specifically the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, henceforth BOEM, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, henceforth USFWS) about the spatial ecology, population status, and potential population threats to sea otters in Santa Barbara Channel, with particular reference to exposure to manmade structures and sources of oil and natural gas. In addition to investigating the potential impacts of natural oil seeps and manmade structures on sea otters in the Santa Barbara Channel, conducting a long-term monitoring study at the extreme southern edge this species’ range provided us the opportunity to examine a variety of biological and ecological parameters that are relevant to sea otters and nearshore ecosystems as a whole. In particular, by using a comparative approach (comparing various metrics between sea otters in Santa Barbara Channel and sea otters in other locations within the range), we can determine the status of the population in this region with respect to prey resources, and identify any natural and/or anthropogenic threats to population recovery.

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The authors of these data require that data users contact them regarding intended use and to assist with understanding limitations and interpretation. Unless otherwise stated, all data, metadata and related materials are considered to satisfy the quality standards relative to the purpose for which the data were collected. Although these data and associated metadata have been reviewed for accuracy and completeness and approved for release by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the display or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Photographer: Jane Vargas
Photographer: Jane Vargas

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