Open-File Report 2015-1119
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Esslinger, G.G., Esler, D., Howlin, S., and Starcevich, L.A., 2015, Monitoring population status of sea otters (Enhydra lutris) in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska—Options and considerations: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2015-1119, 42 p., https://dx.doi.org/10.3133/ofr20151119.
ISSN 2331-1258 (online)
Abstract
Introduction
Chapter 1. Estimating Sea Otter Abundance and Distribution Using Aerial Surveys
Chapter 2. Estimating Sea Otter Diets and Energy Intake Rates
Chapter 3. Detecting Change in Population Status by Monitoring Ages at Death
Directed Research
Synthesis
Acknowledgments
References Cited
Appendix A. Simulation Plots