Sea Otter Inlet

After a hunting expedition traps the entire population sea otters from a kelp forest, the natural ecosystem is thrown into turmoil. Without the sea otters, the spiny purple sea urchins multiply and soon the kelp plants are in danger of destruction. But, when the danger of the hunters passes, the otters are able to return to their former home and the kelp ecosystem is given an opportunity to recover. Celia Godkin teaches young readers a valuable ecological lesson enhanced by her beautiful illustrations of an ecosystem in danger. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.