#sea-otters

#sea-otters

The Floating Sea Otters set (21366) started as a fan submission by Maximilian Lambrecht and evolved into something even more endearing than the original design. What began as a single otter floating in kelp became a mother cradling her pup, complete with articulated arms and a secret feature that lets two sets connect so the otters can hold hands. The LEGO designers didn't just approve the concept. They found ways to make it cuter.

Along California's coast, between Santa Cruz and Monterey, sits a body of water named Elkhorn Slough-a place that has become a bastions for the state's sea otters. With its abundance of fish and relatively undisturbed natural habitat, this seven-mile stretch of coast has become a go-to for otters looking to mate, raise their young, and play. While restoration efforts have brought California's