The New York Aquarium announces two new southern sea otters, Pumpkin and Clover, for their 'Sea Cliffs' exhibit, showcasing efforts in wildlife rescue.
Dr. Leigh Ann Clayton emphasizes the importance of southern sea otters in maintaining healthy kelp forests, stating, 'These two otters have incredible stories...'
Southern sea otters are a keystone species, crucial in the Pacific ecosystem by controlling sea urchin populations to protect kelp forests.
With an estimated 3,000 southern sea otters remaining in the wild, the New York Aquarium plays a key role in their rescue and rehabilitation.
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