Sea otter habitat
By Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program
2013 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Map of central California showing the sea otter’s habitat in near-shore coastal waters (colored strip along coast) with color shading indicating the relative abundance of otters at each point along the coast (yellow to red = low to high densities, measured as otters per 500 meters of coastline).
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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