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Sea Otter Aerial Survey Data from Southeast Alaska, 2002-2003

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The data package "Sea Otter Aerial Survey Data from Southeast Alaska, 2002-2003" provides raw data for examining abundance and distribution of northern sea otters (Enhydra lutris kenyoni) in Southeast Alaska, based on data collected during a series of population-wide aerial surveys. The USGS aerial sea otter surveys have been completed multiple times using consistent methodology involving aerial-based counts. The surveys provide data and a population estimate that federal and state management agencies use for decision making and planning additional research. This data package includes a series of files with the raw digital data that was used for population estimates and population modeling found in related manuscripts.

Author(s): Esslinger, G. G.

Suggested Citation:
Esslinger, G. G., 2020, Sea Otter aerial survey data from southeast Alaska, 2002-2003: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9PYG92B.

Referenced Publication(s):

Tinker, M. T., V. A. Gill, G. G. Esslinger, J. L. Bodkin, M. Monk, M. Mangel, D. H. Monson, W. W. Raymond, and M. L. Kissling. 2019. Trends and Carrying Capacity of Sea Otters in Southeast Alaska. Journal of Wildlife Management 83(5):1073-1089. doi:10.1002/jwmg.21685

Esslinger, G. G. and J. L. Bodkin. 2009. Status and trends of sea otter populations in Southeast Alaska, 1969-2003. USGS Scientific Investigations Report 2009-5045, 26 p. doi:10.3133/sir20095045

DataID: 296 | doi:10.5066/P9PYG92B | Date Posted Online: 2020-05-13 | Last Updated:

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Sea Otter Aerial Survey Data from Southeast Alaska, 2002-2003