Care and Handling of Oiled Sea Otters
Ch. 1 The Effects of Oil on Sea Otters
Ch. 1 Introduction
Necropsy Protocols and Tissue Collection
Mortality of Oiled Sea Otters
Pathology and Toxicology of Individual Organ Systems
Clinical, Toxicological, and Histopathologic Profiles of Oiled Sea Otters
Summary
Literature Cited
Ch. 2 Sea Otter Capture
Ch. 2 Introduction
Prespill Planning
Training
Safety
OSHA Regulations for Handling Hazardous Substances
Capture Equipment and Techniques
Discussion
Summary
Literature Cited
Ch. 3 Physical and Chemical Restraint
Ch. 3 Introduction
Physical Restraint
Chemical Restraint
Summary
Literature Cited
Ch. 4 Initial Clinical Evaluation
Ch. 4 Introduction
Establishing Physiological Stability in Oiled Sea Otters
Assessing the Degree of Contamination
Treating the Medical Disorders of Oiled Sea Otters
Summary
Literature Cited
Ch. 5 Diagnosis and Treatment
Ch. 5 Introduction
Disorders Common to the Early Phase of Oil Spells
Disorders Common to Both Phases or the Late Phase of Oil Spills
Long-Term Treatment of Oiled Sea Otters
Summary
Literature Cited
Ch. 6 Cleaning and Restoring the Fur
Ch. 6 Introduction
Structure and Function of Sea Otter Fur
Cleaning Oiled Sea Otter Fur
Post-Cleaning Restoration of the Fur
Summary
Literature Cited
Ch. 7 Husbandry and Nutrition
Ch. 7 Introduction
Cages, Pens, and Pools
Nutrition and Food Preparation
Water Quality, Cleanliness, and Disease Prevention
Summary
Literature Cited
Ch. 8 Pregnant Sea Otters and Females with Newborn Pups
Ch. 8 Introduction
Pregnancy in Sea Otters
Anesthesia and Physical Restraint
Medical Considerations
Husbandry Considerations
Toxicological Considerations
Summary
Literature Cited
Ch. 9 Care of Sea Otter Pups
Ch. 9 Introduction
The Sea Otter Pup
Transportation to the Rehabilitation Center
Triage and Stabilization
Cleaning and Restoring Oiled Pup Fur
Clinical Treatment
Feeding
Husbandry
Summary
Literature Cited
Ch. 10 Release Strategies
Ch. 10 Introduction
Release Alternatives
Geographical Considerations
Taxonomic Considerations
Other Considerations
Selection of Release Sites
Monitoring Released Sea Otters
Summary and Recommendations
Literature Cited
Logistical Considerations for Large Spills
Ch. 11 Wildlife Triage
Ch. 11 Introduction
Triage for Oiled Wildlife
Short Term Versus Long Term Consideration
Summary
Literature Cited
Ch. 12 Facilities for Oiled Sea Otters
Ch. 12 Introduction
Regional Rehabilitation Facility
Prerelease Facilities
Remote/Mobile Triage Facilities
Ch. 13 Facility Management and Personnel
Ch. 13 Introduction
Management Structure and Personnel Responsibilities
Number of Personnel Required
The Role of Volunteers
Summary
Ch. 14 Health, Safety and Hazardous Materials (Hazwoper) Training
Injury and Illness Prevention Program
General Code of Safe Work Practices
Biological Hazards
Chemical Safety
Cryogenic Fluids
Emergencies
Fire Safety
Gases
Seismic Safety
Traffic and Transportation
Weather
Other Marine Mammals
Ch. 15 Effects of Oil on Other Fur-Bearing Marine Mammals
Ch. 15 Introduction
A brief Historical Perspective
Categories of Oil Impact
Assessment of Impact and Strategy Planning
Capture and Restraint
Clinical Examination and Treatment
Cleaning Procedures
Blood Analysis and Pathology
Post-Release Monitoring and Summary
Literature Cited
Natural History of Sea Otters
Classification
Evolution
Distribution
Anatonomy
Fur as an Insulator
Locomotion in Water
Locomotion on Land
Abdominal and Thoracic Organs
Average and Maximum Dive Duration
Tour the Emergency response Facility
IWR Employee Project Manual
About IWR
IWR Structural Organization
What You Can Expect from IWR
What IWR Expects from You
Administrative Policies
Standards of Conduct
Payroll
Work Schedule
Other Policies
Glossary
A-G
H-M
N-Z
Certification Quiz
Appendices