AR-News: (US CA) Boaters urged to slow down in Elkhorn Slough

[Animalara2003 at aol.com]

Apr 4 2004 12:00AM  By   
REGISTER-PAJARONIAN STAFF REPORT 

Anglers might be in a hurry to head out into Monterey Bay today, the first 
day of recreational salmon season. But with sea otter deaths by boat strikes a 
major concern, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Defenders of Wildlife, and other 
local organizations strongly urge recreational fishers and other boaters to 
safeguard sea otters and other wildlife by slowing down, in Elkhorn Slough. 
"Last year, three sea otters were killed by boat strikes within approximately 
one week of the opening of salmon season," said Andrew Johnson, sea otter 
program manager at the aquarium. "Sea otters in the wild are already struggling 
for survival. These deaths are tragic, unnecessary and preventable." 





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