Sea Otter Spraint Data from Kachemak Bay, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Kenai Fjords National Park and Prince William Sound
These data are part of the Gulf Watch Alaska (GWA) long-term monitoring program. This dataset consists of observations of sea otter (Enhydra lutris) fecal samples (spraint). Observers examined fresh spraint piles to identify major prey classes in the samples and to determine sea otter diets in the Gulf of Alaska region.
Complete Metadata
| accessLevel | public |
|---|---|
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[
"010:12"
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| contactPoint |
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"fn": "U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center",
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"hasEmail": "mailto:gs-ak_asc_datamanagers@usgs.gov"
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|
| description | These data are part of the Gulf Watch Alaska (GWA) long-term monitoring program. This dataset consists of observations of sea otter (Enhydra lutris) fecal samples (spraint). Observers examined fresh spraint piles to identify major prey classes in the samples and to determine sea otter diets in the Gulf of Alaska region. |
| distribution |
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| identifier | http://datainventory.doi.gov/id/dataset/USGS_ASC464 |
| keyword |
[
"Alaska",
"Animals/Vertebrates",
"Aquatic biology",
"Aquatic ecosystems",
"Benthic ecosystems",
"Benthic habitat",
"Biota",
"Coastal ecosystems",
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"Foraging behavior",
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"Intertidal environments",
"Kachemak Bay",
"Katmai National Park and Preserve",
"Kenai Fjords National Park",
"Marine ecosystems",
"Marine environment monitoring",
"Marine mammals",
"Otters",
"Prey consumption",
"Prince William Sound",
"USGS:ASC464",
"Wildlife"
]
|
| modified | 2026-02-12T00:00:00Z |
| publisher |
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|
| spatial | -156.64, 57.93, -145.41, 61.12 |
| theme |
[
"Geospatial"
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|
| title | Sea Otter Spraint Data from Kachemak Bay, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Kenai Fjords National Park and Prince William Sound |
