observation at Otter Island (5 miles from the point of liberation) 
of five otters on 21 August 1959 indicated that this transplant was 
successful. Previous attempts at transplant (1950-57) failed be- 
cause the specified conditions were not met. 
7. Aside from the Pribilofs, the most practical place for future 
transplants is the Near Island group, particularly Attu and Shemya 
where aircraft facilities exist and where no otters have been observed. 
Transplants to other areas are not advisable at the present time. 
8. It cannot now be said with certainty whether otters can be 
transplanted by ship. If proper facilities were built on board, we 
believe that transplanting by ship might be successful. This method 
would be far more expensive than transplant by air. 
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