Monterey Bay Aquarium: Providing otter love through surrogacy program
The Monterey Bay Aquarium's surrogacy program successfully pairs rescued otter pups with adoptive mothers, enhancing their survival skills before release into the wild.
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.
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.