What If Sea Otters Disappeared

Author : Theresa Emminizer
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781538238257

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What If Sea Otters Disappeared? by Theresa Emminizer Pdf

Sea otters are a keystone species in their environment. If they were to disappear, the ripple effect on the plants and animals in the ecosystem would be profound. Kelp forests absorb carbon dioxide. Sea urchins feed on kelp and can deplete these forests if they are not kept in check. Sea otters prey on sea urchins, helping to maintain healthy kelp forests and thus, a healthy ecosystem. This dynamic text engages readers in an educational dialogue, examining the role of sea otters, the threats they face, and possible solutions to protect this fundamental species.

Author : Susannah Buhrman-Deever
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780763689346

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If You Take Away the Otter by Susannah Buhrman-Deever Pdf

When the sea otters disappear, why does their kelp forest habitat disappear, too? On the Pacific Coast of North America, sea otters play, dive, and hunt for sea urchins, crabs, abalone, and fish in the lush kelp forests beneath the waves. But there was a time when people hunted the otters almost to extinction. Without sea otters to eat them, an army of hungry sea urchins grew and destroyed entire kelp forests. Fish and other animals that depended on the kelp were lost, too. But when people protected the sea otters with new laws, their numbers began to recover, and so did the kelp forests. Susannah Buhrman-Deever offers a beautifully written account of a trophic cascade, which happens when the removal of a single element affects an entire habitat. Asides that dig deeper are woven throughout Matthew Trueman’s dynamic illustrations, starring a raft of charismatic sea otters. Back matter includes more information about sea otters and kelp forests, including their importance and current status, the effects of the international fur trade on indigenous peoples, and a list of books and websites for readers who wish to continue to explore.

Author : Suzanne Slade
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781404863972

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What If There Were No Sea Otters? by Suzanne Slade Pdf

Discusses the ocean ecosystem and the role of the sea otter as a keystone species in helping to maintain it, describing the otter's place on the food chain and what would happen if the sea otter were to become extinct.

Author : Theresa Emminizer
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781538238295

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What If Sea Urchins Disappeared? by Theresa Emminizer Pdf

From the fiercest predator to the lowliest plant, every member of an ecosystem is immeasurably important to the survival of their environment. Although they're not regarded as a keystone species, sea urchins play a pivotal role in maintaining healthy marine environments. Without sea urchins to consume algae, entire coral reef ecosystems could collapse. This educational text invites readers to imagine a world without sea urchins, delving into curricular science concepts, such as interdependence of species, with accessible language and real-world examples.

Author : Todd McLeish
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781632171382

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Return of the Sea Otter by Todd McLeish Pdf

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.

Author : Della O'Dowd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Sea otter
ISBN : 9798889166429

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Sea Otters in Their Ecosystems by Della O'Dowd Pdf

"Furry sea otters float through a kelp forest, munching on sea urchin snacks and dipping below the waves. All around them, the kelp forest is bursting with life-from fish and snails, to sea stars and crabs-that might not make it without the little otters. Sea Otters are vital to aquatic ecosystems, keeping the population of urchins in check so the kelp that houses so much life can flourish. Uncover the truth about this important keystone species, explore how sea otters shape entire ecosystems, and learn what's at risk if these hungry swimmers were to disappear. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life"--

Author : Suzanne Slade
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Marine ecology
ISBN : 9781404860186

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What If There Were No Sea Otters? by Suzanne Slade Pdf

Discusses the ocean ecosystem and the role of the sea otter as a keystone species in helping to maintain it, describing the otter's place on the food chain and what would happen if the sea otter were to become extinct.

Author : Linda Feaman
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781625219282

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Unlocking Close Reading by Linda Feaman Pdf

Unlock complex informational text through close reading. Use this book as a guide to teach close reading in a way that delves deeply into the text and aligns with the Common Core State Standards. Each standards-based lesson includes: * Complex informational text that is grade-level appropriate. * Text-dependent questions designed to facilitate discussion and provide differentiation for all students. * Thought capturers to help students organize their thoughts into writing. * Constructed response prompts, exemplars, and rubrics.

Author : Theresa Emminizer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1538238276

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What If Sea Urchins Disappeared? by Theresa Emminizer Pdf

From the fiercest predator to the lowliest plant, every member of an ecosystem is immeasurably important to the survival of their environment. Although they're not regarded as a keystone species, sea urchins play a pivotal role in maintaining healthy marine environments. Without sea urchins to consume algae, entire coral reef ecosystems could collapse. This educational text invites readers to imagine a world without sea urchins, delving into curricular science concepts, such as interdependence of species, with accessible language and real-world examples.

Author : Suzanne Slade
Publisher : Arbordale Publishing
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-03-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781607180951

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What's the Difference? by Suzanne Slade Pdf

Threatened and endangered animals are found all over the world, in all different types of habitats. Readers celebrate the huge difference that caring people make for these animals while practicing subtraction skills. Each animal is presented through a clever rhyming verse and subtraction problem. Includes "For Creative Minds" section.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Animal introduction
ISBN : UCSC:32106017911261

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Final Environmental Impact Statement for Translocation of Southern Sea Otters: without special title by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dr Alvin Silverstein,Alvin Silverstein,Virginia B. Silverstein,Laura Silverstein Nunn,Robert A. Silverstein,Dr Virginia Silverstein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1996-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761301658

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The Sea Otter by Dr Alvin Silverstein,Alvin Silverstein,Virginia B. Silverstein,Laura Silverstein Nunn,Robert A. Silverstein,Dr Virginia Silverstein Pdf

More than 300 kinds of North American animals are listed as endangered or threatened -- at risk of dying out. These books present the stories of some of these animals and the efforts being made to save them.

Author : Roger S. Gottlieb
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136669460

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The Ecological Community by Roger S. Gottlieb Pdf

The Ecological Community offers important and previously unexplored responses to the environmental crisis. The premise of this volume, writes editor Roger Gottlieb, is that the environmental crisis challenges the presuppositions of--and creates a rich field of creative work in--philosophy, politics, and moral theory. These eighteen essays are fresh and compelling interrogations of the existing wisdom in a host of areas, including liberalism, communicative ethics, rights theory and environmental philosophy itself. Contributors : Avner de-Shalit, Gus diZerega, Roger S. Gottlieb, Eric Katz, Robert Kirkman, Andrew Light, Brian Luke, David Macauley, Mark A. Michael, Carl Mitcham, John O'Neill, Holmes Rolston III, David Schlosberg, William Throop, Steven Vogel, Mark I. Wallace, Peter S. Wenz, Michael E. Zimmerman.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 900 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556034590018

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Cook Inlet Planning Area Oil and Gas Lease Sales 191 and 199 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Fabrice G. Renaud,Karen Sudmeier-Rieux,Marisol Estrella,Udo Nehren
Publisher : Springer
Page : 605 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783319436333

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Ecosystem-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Adaptation in Practice by Fabrice G. Renaud,Karen Sudmeier-Rieux,Marisol Estrella,Udo Nehren Pdf

This book is a compilation of recent developments in the field of ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction and climate change adaption (Eco-DRR/CCA) globally. It provides further evidence that ecosystem-based approaches make economic sense, and showcases how research has progressively filled knowledge gaps about translating this concept into practice. It presents a number of methods, and tools that illustrate how Eco-DRR/CCA has been applied for various ecosystems and hazard contexts around the world. It also discusses how innovative institutional arrangements and policies are shaping the field of Eco-DRR/CCA. The book is of relevance to scientists, practitioners, policy-makers and students in the field of ecosystem management for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.