Return of the Sea Otter: The Story of the Animal that Evaded Extinction on the Pacific Coast - by Todd McLeish

Return of the Sea Otter: The Story of the Animal that Evaded Extinction on the Pacific Coast
by Todd McLeish
Published by Sasquatch Books
ISBN: 978-1-63217-137-5
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.
"Beautifully written, entertaining, and engaging, McLeish's tale of the sea otter will make you love this incredible animal and th 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
"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