The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) listed the southwest Alaska Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of the northern sea otter (Enhydra lutris kenyoni) as threatened on August 9, 2005 (70 FR 46366), pursuant to section 4 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The listing took effect on September 8, 2005. As this DPS occurs only in Alaska, Region 7 of the USFWS has responsibility for recovery of the southwest Alaska DPS of the northern sea otter.

This web page serves as a clearinghouse for information regarding recovery planning for sea otters in southwest Alaska.

Team Members (pdf)

Recovery Team Meetings

Reading List

Online Database of Sea Otter Literature

For additional information, contact: Douglas_Burn@fws.gov