Description
Emergency Care and Rehabilitation of Oiled Sea Otters: A Guide for Oil Spills Involving Fur-Bearing Marine Mammals covers a broad range of concerns that became apparent after the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound. Little information was available about the effects of such an oil spill. Twenty-nine professionals have contributed to this guide that covers areas such as how best to capture a sea otter, suggested treatments, considerations governing release of rehabilitated animals, volunteer training and personnel safety issues.
