It would be difficult to hold a baby 24/7, and when it's time to finally start teaching their little ones to swim, they're ...

Sea otters are one of nature’s most fascinating creatures, beloved for their playful personalities and critical role in marine ecosystems. From their dense fur to their impressive tool use, these ...

A heartwarming moment as a sea otter pup rests safely in its mother’s arms after a morning of exploring the harbor on a rainy day. This touching wildlife scene captures the bond and care between ...

Ecologists have long observed that when food becomes scarce, animal populations exploit a wider range of food sources. So scientists studying southern sea otters at different sites in California’s ...

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 ...

Sea otter mamas are parenting on hard mode. They give birth in the water, to blind, helpless infants who have to be carried around on their bellies for weeks, nursing them while holding them on their ...

Keystone species play an outsized role in the ecosystem, affecting the natural balance in ways that cannot easily be replaced.

There aren't many problems that a cute animal can't solve (at least temporarily). A sweet face or a fluffy fur coat can make anyone's heart soar, which is why many aquariums and zoos see long lines at ...

UC Santa Cruz researchers are monitoring sea otters at Elkhorn Slough for potential impacts from the Moss Landing battery plant fire. RESEARCHERS ARE NOW CHECKING TO SEE IF THERE'S BEEN ANY IMPACT ...