Sea Otter Census

Tally sheets used in the field for annual sea otter (Enhydra lutris) census, with maps indicating location in the reserve. Total counts and observers noted for each day. Each year ’s records preceeded with a letter reporting the state mainland totals and how they compare to previous years. Some bar graphs. 2002- binder includes CD entitled “Otter Data 4/5/02 ”. Includes June 23-24, 1956 survey of sea otters from San Simeon Castle (San Luis Obispo County) to Carmel (in the 1981-1994 binder).