An aggressive sea otter in Santa Cruz’s famous Steamer Lane is accused of stealing a surfer’s board and prompting an ...

U.S. Fish and Wildlife previously recommended that kayakers should keep at least 60 feet away from sea otters and avoid large ...

Southern sea otters, which are often referred to as California sea otters, populate the central coast of California and are ...

A surfer on California’s Central Coast was shocked when she was the victim of an attempted mugging by an adorable assailant - ...

While surfing at Steamer Lane, a popular surf spot, 21-year-old Isabella Orduna felt a “nip” on her foot. She rolled into the ...

Santa Cruz’s Steamer Lane has seen its share of stories: big waves, tough locals, and the kind of lineup drama that keeps ...

Santa Cruz’s iconic surf spot, Steamer Lane below West Cliff Drive, poses several challenges for surfers. After jumping off a ...

Their fur is so soft it almost led to their extinction, but otters’ recovery has been a boon to Pacific kelp forests, a key ...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. -- Surfers heading to Santa Cruz, California will have to keep a look out for a furry surfboard thief. A ...

In a savvy fundraising move, the aquarium quickly reissued a vintage 1990s T-shirt after fans noticed the pop star wearing it ...