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www.theguardian.com
3 days ago
OMG science

Sea otters use tools to open hard-shelled prey, saving their teeth, research reveals

Sea otters in Monterey Bay use tools to access larger prey, reducing dental injuries. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Environment

Opinion: Is the restoration of California's cutest keystone species worth it?

Sea otters play an essential role in maintaining the marine kelp forest.
Debate around reintroducing sea otters to historic range due to population stagnation and environmental concerns. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Environment

Opinion: Is the restoration of California's cutest keystone species worth it?

Sea otters play a crucial role in maintaining marine ecosystems, despite being perceived as a threat by some individuals.
Debates and studies are ongoing regarding the potential reintroduction of sea otters to their historic range to address population challenges and ecological impacts. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Environment

Sea otters' insatiable appetites help limit coastal erosion by up to 90%, study finds

Sea otters have helped save a California marshland from erosion by consuming plant-eating marsh crabs.
The return of sea otters to their former habitat has slowed erosion by up to 80 to 90% at sites with large otter populations. [ more ]
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