Sea otters play a vital role in their ecosystems by controlling sea urchin populations. Without otters, urchins can overgraze kelp forests, causing widespread destruction. By keeping urchins in check, ...

Sea otters are always so fun to watch. They're busy, fast, and always seem to be in a good mood. k_passionate is an animal trainer in Tacoma, Washington, and she always shares the funniest and cutest ...

Adorable Sea Otter Spotted Wagging Their Tail Reminds Shocked Viewers of a Happy Dog originally appeared on PetHelpful. There are so many fun reasons to visit the coast, from sunbathing and relaxation ...

Sea otters are among the world’s most playful and adorable animals. They are beloved for their charming antics and cuddly appearance. Otters are social animals, and in the wild, live together in ...

Sophia is your community news reporter covering the North Coast of San Luis Obispo County, including Los Osos, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria and San Simeon. It’s Sea Otter Awareness Week, and in Morro ...

By Christine Heinrichs The sea otter pup was tiny, probably less than 2 weeks old, alone in Morro Bay on an October morning ...

There’s a creature lurking in the sea. It’s slick, fast, and if you get too close, it might chomp your face off. No, not sharks or giant squid — sea otters. “Sea otters,” you might say. “Don’t they ...

Rosa, the oldest sea otter at Monterey Bay Aquarium in California at age 24, has died after raising 15 rescued otter pups. Photo from Monterey Bay Aquarium A 24-year-old sea otter who helped raise 15 ...

MONTEREY — Within the last century, the recovery of southern sea otters, the unofficial mascot of Central California, has contributed to the health of California’s underwater forests according to a ...

A sea otter in Monterey Bay with a rock anvil on its belly and a scallop in its forepaws. (Jessica Fujii) In parts of the ocean where sea otters face stark competition for their favorite kinds of food ...

Historical analysis shows that the marine mammals likely kept some of California’s kelp forests growing over the past 100 years. By Laura Baisas Published Jan 23, 2024 12:00 PM EST Get the Popular ...

Elkhorn Slough is a special place. Snaking 7 miles inland from Moss Landing, the protected tidal marshland encompasses over 4,200 acres of diverse ecosystems. Mark Silberstein was living on a ranch on ...