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Bezig met laden... Return of the Sea Otter: The Story of the Animal That Evaded Extinction on the Pacific Coastdoor Todd McLeish
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HTML:A science journalist's journey along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska to track the status, health, habits, personality, and viability of sea ottersâ??the appealing species unique to this coastline that was hunted to near extinction in the 18th and 19th centuries. These adorable, furry marine mammalsâ??often seen floating on their backs holding handsâ??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, an Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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I also liked the synergy of reading Return of the Sea Otter, which gave a brief history of the fur trade, and also concurrently reading, [b:Planting the World: Joseph Banks and his Collectors: An Adventurous History of Botany|53743272|Planting the World Joseph Banks and his Collectors An Adventurous History of Botany|Jordan Goodman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1591637353l/53743272._SY75_.jpg|84066496] by [a:Jordan Goodman|835693|Jordan Goodman|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] which discusses James Cook's 3rd voyage and how it was encouraged by Joseph Banks in order to establish a British presence along the pacific coast of North America and get in on the lucrative action of selling furs and pelts to the Chinese.
Unfortunately, I have gone from being an optimist to a pessimist when it concerns climate change and the constant devastating impact humans have on wildlife populations. I do enjoy reading about successes like the return of the sea otter to California, Alaska and Vancouver but I fear that the positive change will be short lived. I hope I am wrong. (