"This is, indeed, an "Alaskan adventure." For two years this
resourceful couple experienced intense and dangerous situations,
yet they persevered and learned a tremendous amount about sea
otters."
-Ancel M. Johnson, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Sea Otter
Biologist, retired
A white-headed male sea otter paddles on his back, patrolling
his territory, while he rubs his round fuzzy face with his
dexterous forepaws. Suddenly, he notices a young couple on shore
and pops straight up in the water to have a better look. As two
people stare back at him through a high-powered telescope, these
three have one thing in common-curiosity.
"The Otter Spotters" chronicles the incredible journey of
Minnesotans Dave and Judy Garshelis, who spent over a year in the
wilderness of Prince William Sound, Alaska, studying sea otters.
While working from remote field locations and traveling by open
skiff, they faced relentless rain, rough seas, bears, mechanical
failures, and perilous mishaps, all while completing one of the
most comprehensive studies of this fascinating species. This
captivating story includes unforgettable adventures, as well as
detailed documentation of the otters' social relationships,
feeding, activity patterns, and breeding behaviors. Here is a rare
insider's view of the true essence of wildlife research: from the
day-to-day drudgery of checking capture nets at 4:00 AM to evening
brainstorming sessions under the warm glow of a Coleman lantern,
interspersed with the occasional "Eureka " moments that make it all
worthwhile.
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