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Restoring Otters to the Oregon Coast: A Feasibility Study (22.4MB, 270 pp.)
M. Tim Tinker, James Estes, James Bodkin, Shawn Larson, Mike Murray, and Jan Hodder
ISBN: 979-8-9874264-0-1 (paperback)
ISBN: 979-8-9874264-1-8 (digital)
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Suggested Reference
Tinker, M. T., J. A. Estes, J. L. Bodkin, S. Larson, M. J. Murray, and J. Hodder. 2023. Restoring otters to the Oregon coast: a feasibility study. Siletz, OR: Elakha Alliance.
Individual Chapter Downloads & Appendices
- 1 – Introduction (325KB, 6 pp.) M. Tim Tinker
- 2 – History of Prior Sea Otter Translocations (933KB, 10 pp.) James L. Bodkin, James A. Estes, and M. Tim Tinker
- 3 – Population and Demographic Considerations (1.6MB, 20 pp.) M. Tim Tinker
- 4 – Genetic and Historical Considerations of Oregon Sea Otters (1.2MB, 8 pp.) Shawn Larson and M. Tim Tinker
- 5 – Ecosystem Effects of Sea Otters (1.5MB, 18 pp.) James A. Estes and M. Tim Tinker
- 6 – Habitat Suitability (4.2MB, 32 pp.) Jan Hodder, M. Tim Tinker, and James L Bodkin
- 7 – Socioeconomic Considerations (2.7MB, 26 pp.) James A. Estes, Jan Hodder, and M. Tim Tinker
- 8 – Administrative and Legal Considerations (938KB, 10 pp.) Shawn Larson and M. Tim Tinker
- 9 – Implementation and Logistical Considerations (2.1MB, 18 pp.) James L. Bodkin and M. Tim Tinker
- 10 – Animal Health and Welfare Considerations (2.2MB, 26 pp.) Michael J. Murray
- 11 – Stakeholder Concerns and Perspectives (1.4 MB, 10 pp.) Shawn Larson and M. Tim Tinker
- 12 – Conclusions (1.2MB, 8 pp.) M. Tim Tinker
- Appendix A – Oregon Sea Otter Population Model (ORSO, Version 1.0), User Interface App (3.6MB, 26 pp.) M. Tim Tinker
- Appendix B – Maps of Surficial Geologic Habitats for Coastal Oregon (2.4MB, 18 pp.)
- Appendix C – Substrate Maps for Oregon’s Marine Reserves (1.2MB, 4 pp.)
- Appendix D – Kelp Canopy Extent (759KB, 6 pp.)
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- Chapter 1 – Intro
- Chapter 2 – Prior History
- Chapter 3 – Population impacts
- Chapter 4 – Genetic considerations
- Chapter 5 – Ecosystem effects
- Chapter 6 – Habitat suitability
- Chapter 7 – Socioeconomics
- Chapter 8 – Admin/legal issues
- Chapter 9 – Logistics
- Chapter 10 – Health & welfare
- Chapter 11 – Stakeholder issues
- Chapter 12 – Conclusions
- Appendices: ORSO app, maps
