HSWRI Otter Spotter

Indian River Lagoon Otter Spotter

A project of Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute
Primary Observer's Name *
E-mail *
Describe yourself *

trained HSWRI Otter Spotter biologist/park ranger member of the public nature photographer or naturalist
Phone Number
please provide phone if we can contact you for more information
Names of other observers present
Otter Observation Information
Observation type *

sighting of live otter(s) roadkill otter sighting
Other signs of otter

tracks scat den slide out/in
Number of otters observed *
Date & Time *

Month Day Year Hour Minutes AM/PM Option
Otter # 1 body size *

large (adult) medium (juvenile) small (baby) not sure
Otter # 2 body size

large (adult) medium (juvenile) small (baby) not sure
Otter # 3 body size

large (adult) medium (juvenile) small (baby) not sure
additional otters' body size
Location is very important. Please give address or drop a pin using your phone to get latitude and longitude. You can also "screen shot" your location and upload it as a photo (below). Please give as many details as possible.
City and water body (if known) *
for example: Merritt Island, Sykes Creek or Melbourne, retention pond
Address (you can drop a pin on your phone for lat/long) *
street address or landmark
Latitude
decimal degrees (example: 27.554, -80.245)
longitude
decimal degrees
Confidence of sighting *

100% sure pretty sure but only got a fast look not sure
Otter behavior
more behavior details
Photos/Videos

If you have videos that you would like to share, please email us at mstolen@hswri.org and we will send you a dropbox link.
Did you take any photos or videos? *

Photos Videos None
Add Photos of Otters here

Upload a File

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Photo / Video Release- I authorize Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Inst. to use my photos/videos:

however they see fit, WITHOUT photo credit however they see fit, WITH photo credit only for work relating to Otter Spotter data collection and reporting Contact me for permission before use
How did you hear about the otter spotter program?

Otter Spotter training by HSWRI posted sign or newspaper article public talk by HSWRI from another organization or person (not HSWRI) staff at HSWRI social media (e.g. facebook)
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Indian River Lagoon Otter Spotter

Otter Observation Information

Photos/Videos