The risk of disease and threats to the wild population

Article Abstract:

Studies conducted in California since 1992 indicate that the frequency of some of the diseases of sea otter are rising, and new diseases are being detected frequently. This can explain the slower growth rate of sea otters in California as compared to Alaska, despite similar reproductive rates. Various infections are the cause of death of 38.5% of the sea otters examined. Peritonitis is the most frequent infectious disease and cause of death. Coccidioidomycosis cases are on the rise and may pose an emerging problem. Shark attacks are the most frequent source of trauma.

Patient outcomes, Mortality, Diseases, Observations, Peritonitis, Coccidioidomycosis

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Oiled wildlife care for sea otters and other marine animals in California: a government, university, private sector, non-profit cooperative

Article Abstract:

The Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN), one of the first cooperatives of government, private industry, non-profit, professional and educational research institutions, reduces the impact of oil spills on sea otters. The OWCN ensures that the sea otters that become oiled receive the best treatment and their survival rate increases. It is funded by the California Department of Fish and Game-Office of Oil Spill Prevention and Response. The OWCN consists of a veterinary team that includes veterinary and wildlife health professionals.

United States, Management, Cooperatives, Cooperatives (Associations)

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Assessing the threat of oil spills to southern sea otters

Article Abstract:

Tanker spills and large spills at oil production platforms and pipelines are threatening the California population of sea otters. This population of sea otters has been listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 1977. Computer simulations show that spills farther from the shore have a greater impact on sea otters, than groundings. Oil, toxic to sea otters, causes lungs and gastrointestinal damage, and hypothermia. A change in the tanker routing may be able to reduce the impact of oil spills on sea otters.

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