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Fishing will be done with otter trawls. Blake trawls, and, off bottom, with large ring nets. Most of the trawling will probably be done in depths greater than 100 fathoms because in shoal water much gear would be destroyed by coral...
LORD DERBY meditatively, as His Majesty examines a sea-otter pelt priced at ?750 ($5,750) : ''I once had a sea-otter collar on an overcoat...
...MEMBER OF THE ROYAL PARTY: "Yes, sea-otter is only within the means of Lord Derby and American millionaires...
According to Ed Thorgerson, the narrator, there are at present only 5,000 otters in the U. S. and the number is rapidly diminishing, creating the fear that the animal may become extinct. I know nothing at all of the habits and characteristics of the animal but anyone observing the intelligence, grace and friendly charm of the otter as demonstrated in the "short" cannot fail to be impressed with its possibilities and desirability as a pet. May I therefore suggest that anyone interested in the preservation of wild animal life seriously consider the merits of the otter...
...Biological Survey says there are no comprehensive figures on surviving otter, but confirms the fact that U. S. otter, as well as marten, mink, fisher and wolverine, are in danger of extinction. The koala and ruffed grouse (TIME, Jan. 25 et ante...