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Learn more about how one rescue diver–turned-conservationist is working to bring a thriving sea otter population back to the ...
Sea otters are a keystone species, and what sea otters eat is an important part of the survival of their entire ecosystem. ©Dave Bezaire & Susi Havens-Bezaire / Creative Commons – Original Sea otters ...
Sea otters (Enhydra lutris) are perfectly equipped to control sea urchin populations in ways no other predator can match. An adult sea otter consumes 25-30% of its body weight daily—that’s about 9-11 ...
An orphaned sea otter pup discovered alone on an Alaska beach is now getting 24/7 care, rescuers said. The young otter “ was ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Shedd Aquarium is introducing the name of the newest sea otter. Previously known as "Otter 937," the ...
Some coastal wolves in Alaska, U.S., have toxic levels of mercury in their bodies after shifting from a terrestrial diet of deer and moose to a marine diet heavy with sea otters, new research ...
Hōnaunau Bay, Hawaii on 25 January, 2020. Sea urchin populations are ballooning in the bay, putting the coral reef at risk, a new study has found. - Greg Asner ...
There are only two days left to vote on the name of the Shedd Aquarium's newest sea otter. Through June 25, there will be an ...
Sea otter pelts were once considered the most valuable in the world. Yet despite unsustainable harvesting that began in the 1700s and lasted until the early 1900s, this marvelous species survived.
A bizarre and hilarious stunt where an ultra-realistic fake foot is used to stomp on sea urchins, blending shock value with absurd creativity. Trump officials reverse guidance exempting farms ...