Approximately how many Southern Sea Otters are there now?
Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "Southern Sea Otters" to get this:
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In the future, you can find the information you desire more quickly, if you use appropriate key words to do your own search. Also see http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/.
To find the approximate number of Southern Sea Otters, we can refer to scientific surveys and population assessments conducted by experts. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) regularly monitor the Southern Sea Otter population along the California coast, where the majority of them are found.
The most recent official count was conducted in spring 2021, and it estimated the population to be around 3,129 Southern Sea Otters. However, please note that population numbers fluctuate over time due to various factors such as food availability, predators, and environmental conditions.
To get the most up-to-date and accurate estimate of the Southern Sea Otter population, you can refer to the USGS or CDFW websites or contact them directly. They publish annual reports with population data and other relevant information about Southern Sea Otters.