Download or read book The Community Ecology of Sea Otters written by Glenn R. VanBlaricom and published by Springer. This book was released on 1988 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sea otter foraging habits and effects on prey populations and communities in soft bottom environments; effects of foraging by sea otters on mussel dominated intertidal communities; kelp communities and sea otters; effects of sea otter foraging on subtidal reef communities off central California; fish populations in kelp forests without sea otters, effects of severe damage and destructive sea urchin grazing; effects of kelp forests on nearshore environments, biomass, detritus, and altered flow; sea otters and nearshore benthic communities.
Download or read book Sea Otters Kelp Forest Keepers written by Megan Borgert-Spaniol and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Sea Otters: Kelp Forest Keepers, kids will discover how sea otters influence their ecosystems. Young readers will learn where sea otters live and how they affect their environment, their role in the food web, and the dangers they face. The book ends with a Fun Facts page, a quiz, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book The Secret Life of the Sea Otter written by Laurence Pringle and published by Astra Publishing House. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow a year in the life of an adorable sea otter as she creatively hunts for food, deftly avoids danger from a great white shark, and gives birth to a pup. Living off the coast of California in the Northern Pacific Ocean, Lutris the sea otter shares her life in a giant kelp forest habitat with many other otters and animals. Lutris is resourceful and relies on her keen sense of sight and smell to find food and survive. When her pup is born, Lutris lovingly tends to and teaches her daughter until she is ready to head out into the world on her own. Filled with important facts and gorgeous illustrations, readers will be fascinated by the story of these remarkable mammals. This latest title in the Secret Life series has been vetted by a sea otter expert and includes back matter with more in-depth information, a glossary, and further resources.
Download or read book Sea Otters and Seaweed written by Patricia Lauber and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the characteristics, habitat, and habits of the mammals, drawing attention to the sea otters' ecological function in the kelp forests of the north Pacific
Download or read book If You Take Away the Otter written by Susannah Buhrman-Deever and published by Candlewick. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the sea otters disappear, why does their kelp forest habitat disappear, too? On the Pacific Coast of North America, sea otters play, dive, and hunt for sea urchins, crabs, abalone, and fish in the lush kelp forests beneath the waves. But there was a time when people hunted the otters almost to extinction. Without sea otters to eat them, an army of hungry sea urchins grew and destroyed entire kelp forests. Fish and other animals that depended on the kelp were lost, too. But when people protected the sea otters with new laws, their numbers began to recover, and so did the kelp forests. Susannah Buhrman-Deever offers a beautifully written account of a trophic cascade, which happens when the removal of a single element affects an entire habitat. Asides that dig deeper are woven throughout Matthew Trueman’s dynamic illustrations, starring a raft of charismatic sea otters. Back matter includes more information about sea otters and kelp forests, including their importance and current status, the effects of the international fur trade on indigenous peoples, and a list of books and websites for readers who wish to continue to explore.
Download or read book Sea Otters in Their Ecosystems written by Della O'Dowd and published by Vital to Earth! Keystone Speci. This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Furry sea otters float through a kelp forest, munching on sea urchin snacks and dipping below the waves. All around them, the kelp forest is bursting with life-from fish and snails, to sea stars and crabs-that might not make it without the little otters. Sea Otters are vital to aquatic ecosystems, keeping the population of urchins in check so the kelp that houses so much life can flourish. Uncover the truth about this important keystone species, explore how sea otters shape entire ecosystems, and learn what's at risk if these hungry swimmers were to disappear. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life"--
Download or read book The Southern Sea Otter written by Ernie Holyer and published by Steck-Vaughn. This book was released on 1975 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the habits and behavior of the southern sea otter, an endangered species.
Download or read book Sea Otters written by Louise Spilsbury and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2013 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's an animal lover's one-stop source for in-depth information on sea otters! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about otters, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these adorable creatures.
Download or read book Sea Otter Pup written by Victoria Miles and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow along as Pup learns how to eat spiky sea urchins, somersault beneath the waves and groom himself. He still needs lots of help from Mother, but one day Pup will be old enough to dive down below the waves and search for food on his own. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations and set in the North Pacific, this heartwarming tale is perfect for little ones who still have lots to learn themselves.
Download or read book Sea Otters written by John A. Love and published by Fulcrum Group. This book was released on 1992 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the habits, habitats, and antics of the North American sea otter, the author of The Return of the Sea Eagle traces the problems and perseverance that have marked the history of this thick-furred and beautiful sea mammal. Sea Otters offers a detailed introduction to the behavior, conservation efforts and future threats that endanger this beloved animal. Illustrated.
Download or read book Sea Otters written by Heather E. Schwartz and published by . This book was released on 2025 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sea otters are vital to keeping kelp forest ecosystems in balance. Young readers will discover where sea otters live, how their actions make them ecosystem engineers, and more in this appealing text"--
Download or read book Sea Otters written by Marianne Riedman and published by Monterey, Calif. : Monterey Bay Aquarium. This book was released on 1990 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these beautifully illustrated pages, you'lllearn details about a sea otter's life, from birth to adulthood.
Download or read book Sea Otters written by Ruth Ashby and published by Atheneum Books. This book was released on 1990 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to sea otters, aquatic mammals that live in the north Pacific and rarely come to land.
Download or read book Sea Otter Pups written by Ruth Owen and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mother sea otter gives birth to her pup in the ocean. Then, as she floats on her back on the water’s surface, she lifts the little pup up from the water so it can feed and sleep while snuggled into her warm, furry chest. So begins the life of this marine mammal. In Sea Otter Pups, children will read how this little water baby receives its mother’s undivided attention until it has learned the swimming, diving, and hunting skills it needs to leave mom and go off to begin its adult life. The colorful interior spreads and gorgeous photos of sea otter pups are sure to delight emergent readers.
Download or read book A Raft of Sea Otters written by Vicki León and published by Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents. This book was released on 2005 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text and photographs reveal the physical characteristics and habits of the sea otter.
Download or read book The Curious World of Seaweed written by Josie Iselin and published by Heyday Books. This book was released on 2019 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marine algae are the supreme eco-engineers of life: they oxygenate the waters, create habitat for countless other organisms, and form the base of a food chain that keeps our planet unique in the universe as we know it. In this beautiful volume Josie Iselin explores both the artistic and the biological presence of sixteen seaweeds and kelps that live in the thin region where the Pacific Ocean converges with the North American continent--a place of incomparable richness. Each species receives a detailed description of its structure, ecological importance, and humans' scientific inquiry into it, told in scientifically illuminating yet deeply reverent and inspired prose. Throughout the writings are historical botanical illustrations and Iselin's signature, Marimekko-like portraits of each specimen that reveal their vibrant colors--whether rosy, "olivaceous," or grass-green--and whimsical shapes. Iselin posits that we can learn not only about the seaweeds but also from them: their resilience, their resourcefulness, their poetry and magic.
Download or read book What If Sea Otters Disappeared written by Theresa Emminizer and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sea otters are a keystone species in their environment. If they were to disappear, the ripple effect on the plants and animals in the ecosystem would be profound. Kelp forests absorb carbon dioxide. Sea urchins feed on kelp and can deplete these forests if they are not kept in check. Sea otters prey on sea urchins, helping to maintain healthy kelp forests and thus, a healthy ecosystem. This dynamic text engages readers in an educational dialogue, examining the role of sea otters, the threats they face, and possible solutions to protect this fundamental species.
