Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Return of the Sea Otter : The Story of the Animal That Evaded Extinction on the Pacific Coast by Todd McLeish (2018, Trade Paperback)
ThriftBooks (4099586)
99.2% positive feedback
Price:
$6.95
Free shipping
Returns:
30 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping.
Condition:
Return of the Sea Otter: The Story of the Animal That Evaded Extinction on the Pacific Coast by McLeish, Todd Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less
- Buy It NowReturn of the Sea Otter: The Story of the Animal That Evaded Extinction on...
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherSasquatch Books
ISBN-101632171376
ISBN-139781632171375
eBay Product ID (ePID)240059587
Product Key Features
Book TitleReturn of the Sea Otter : the Story of the Animal That Evaded Extinction on the Pacific Coast
Number of Pages264 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
TopicAnimals / Marine Life, Environmental Conservation & Protection, Ecosystems & Habitats / Oceans & Seas, Regional
IllustratorYes
GenreNature
AuthorTodd Mcleish
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight10.1 Oz
Item Length7.4 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-041436
Reviews"Todd McLeish does a masterful job of weaving together conservation politics with intriguing details of the sea otter's irreplaceable role in the nearshore ecosystem. At once heartbreaking and hopeful, I was captivated by this story!" -- Leigh Calvez, author of The Hidden Lives of Owls "Whether you are in the camp that defines sea otters as the epitome of cute or with the abalone, sea cucumber, or urchin fishermen that see them as their nemesis, there is no debating that sea otters play a key role in shaping healthy nearshore ocean ecosystems. From Alaska to California, these fascinating and complex animals have survived centuries of harvest and persecution and, in at least one location, even targeting as prey by killer whales. In his book Return of the Sea Otter , Todd McLeish tells this story. But he also tells the other side of the story: the one of multiple translocation efforts, research, and rehabilitation--the story of people committed to making the world a better place, once species at a time. Beautifully written, entertaining, and engaging, McLeish's tale of the sea otter will make you love this incredible animal and the ocean even more, and will leave you with hope that our efforts to heal our stressed ocean can and will make a difference." -- Joseph K. Gaydos, coauthor of The Salish Sea, "This hopeful book, written by a science journalist who traveled North America's west coast from California to Alaska, details the sea otter's remarkable comeback story from the brink of extinction, the conservation efforts that helped it, and the challenges to so-called 'sustainable fisheries' that this comeback presents. Entertaining and yet still scientifically accurate, this inspiring book will be enjoyed by conservation biologists as well as by citizen scientists, students of the sciences, and by nonspecialists." --Forbes.com "Todd McLeish does a masterful job of weaving together conservation politics with intriguing details of the sea otter's irreplaceable role in the nearshore ecosystem. At once heartbreaking and hopeful, I was captivated by this story!" -- Leigh Calvez, author of The Hidden Lives of Owls "Whether you are in the camp that defines sea otters as the epitome of cute or with the abalone, sea cucumber, or urchin fishermen that see them as their nemesis, there is no debating that sea otters play a key role in shaping healthy nearshore ocean ecosystems. From Alaska to California, these fascinating and complex animals have survived centuries of harvest and persecution and, in at least one location, even targeting as prey by killer whales. In his book Return of the Sea Otter , Todd McLeish tells this story. But he also tells the other side of the story: the one of multiple translocation efforts, research, and rehabilitation--the story of people committed to making the world a better place, once species at a time. Beautifully written, entertaining, and engaging, McLeish's tale of the sea otter will make you love this incredible animal and the ocean even more, and will leave you with hope that our efforts to heal our stressed ocean can and will make a difference." -- Joseph K. Gaydos, coauthor of The Salish Sea "Captivating. McLeish does well to provide a full portrait of this adorable and ecologically important animal." --Publishers Weekly "A cautiously hopeful and well-researched tribute." --Kirkus Reviews "An excellent introduction to marine biology and to a charismatic species and...a welcome addition to any natural history library." -- Foreword Reviews "Highly entertaining....A healthy sea-otter population is crucial for a healthy Pacific-coast ecosystem, and the author's enthusiasm for the world's cutest keystone species makes believers of all of us." -- Booklist, starred review "Delightful...will have any reader spouting off charming otter facts for days. Recommended for anyone interested in natural history, environmental writing, or adorable animals." -- Library Journal "Todd McLeish has a knack for writing accessible, easy-to-grasp books about wildlife and nature." --The Rhode Island Independent
Synopsis"Captivating. . . . a full portrait of this adorable and ecologically important animal." -Publishers Weekly A science journalist travels the Pacific Coast in search of sea otters in this entertaining and inspiring book on the importance and history of this charismatic endangered species Sea otters-the adorable, furry marine mammals often seen floating on their backs holding hands-reveal the health of the coastal ecosystem along the Pacific Ocean. Once hunted for their prized fur in the 18th and 19th centuries, these animals nearly went extinct. Only now, nearly a century after hunting ceased, are populations showing stable growth in some places. Sea otters are a keystone species in coastal areas, feeding on sea urchins, clams, crab, and other crustaceans. When they are present, kelp beds are thick and healthy, providing homes for an array of sea life. When otters disappear, sea urchins take over, and the kelp disappears along with all the creatures that live in the beds. Now, thanks to their protected status, sea otters are making a comeback in California, Washington, and Alaska. In this hopeful book, science writer Todd McLeish embarks on an epic journey along the Pacific Coast-traveling from California to Alaska-to track the status, health, habits, personality, and viability of sea otters, and reveals how conservationists brought them back from the brink of extinction., "Captivating. . . . a full portrait of this adorable and ecologically important animal." --Publishers Weekly A science journalist travels the Pacific Coast in search of sea otters in this entertaining and inspiring book on the importance and history of this charismatic endangered species Sea otters--the adorable, furry marine mammals often seen floating on their backs holding hands--reveal the health of the coastal ecosystem along the Pacific Ocean. Once hunted for their prized fur in the 18th and 19th centuries, these animals nearly went extinct. Only now, nearly a century after hunting ceased, are populations showing stable growth in some places. Sea otters are a keystone species in coastal areas, feeding on sea urchins, clams, crab, and other crustaceans. When they are present, kelp beds are thick and healthy, providing homes for an array of sea life. When otters disappear, sea urchins take over, and the kelp disappears along with all the creatures that live in the beds. Now, thanks to their protected status, sea otters are making a comeback in California, Washington, and Alaska. In this hopeful book, science writer Todd McLeish embarks on an epic journey along the Pacific Coast--traveling from California to Alaska--to track the status, health, habits, personality, and viability of sea otters, and reveals how conservationists brought them back from the brink of extinction., Sea otters-the adorable, furry marine mammals that are native to the Pacific coastline from California to Alaska and beyond-are making a comeback. Nearly hunted to the point of extinction in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these animals are a key indicator species of the health of the coastal ecosystem. Join science journalist Todd McLeish as he tracks down the tale of the sea otter. Book jacket., A science journalist's journey along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska to track the status, health, habits, personality, and viability of sea otters--the appealing species unique to this coastline that was hunted to near extinction in the 18th and 19th centuries. These adorable, furry marine mammals--often seen floating on their backs holding hands--reveal the health of the coastal ecosystem along the Pacific Ocean. Once hunted for their prized fur during the 1700s and 1800s, these animals nearly went extinct. Only now, nearly a century after hunting ceased, are populations showing stable growth in some places. Sea otters are a keystone species in coastal areas, feeding on sea urchins, clams, crab, and other crustaceans. When they are present, kelp beds are thick and healthy, providing homes for an array of sealife. When otters disappear, sea urchins take over, and the kelp disappears along with all of the creatures that live in the beds. Now, thanks to their protected status, sea otters are making a comeback in California, Washington, and Alaska.
LC Classification NumberQL737.C25M36 2018
All listings for this product
Ratings and Reviews
Most relevant reviews
- Nov 13, 2020
Great Book About Sea Otters
Fill of information about the history and future of Sea Otters on the Pacific Coast.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
