Gulf Watch Alaska, Nearshore Monitoring Component: Sea Otter Foraging Observations from Prince William Sound, Katmai National Park and Preserve, and Kenai Fjords National Park, 2012-2016

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. Any person using the information here should fully understand the data collection procedures before beginning analyses. The burden for determining fitness of use lies entirely with the user. For purposes of publication of dissemination, citations or credit should be given to the authors and USGS. USGS grants to the public a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use these data for non-commercial educational or scientific research purposes. Please let owner know when data are used and cite primary authors and database when using or publishing these data. This material is based upon work funded by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council under Project/Program No. 12120114-R. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Trustee Council.