Aboard a quiet, full catamaran, legendary conservationist Jane Goodall spoke about her latest mission: supporting the survival of Monterey Bay's charming, yet still vulnerable, icon—the sea otter.

Sea otters are keystone species in kelp forests. Kelp forests rely on the top-down pressure sea otters exert via predation on sea urchins. By controlling the sea urchin population, they help manage ...

Every day California sea otters spend 10 to 12 hours hunting and consume nearly a third of their body weight. Suzi Eszterhas Scientists have long designated the california sea otter a “keystone ...

Sea otters are among the ocean’s most charming and captivating inhabitants, with their playful antics and vital ecological roles. These marine mammals are not just adorable; they are packed with ...

Sea otters have rebounded significantly from near extinction in the early 20th century. The largest North American populations are in Alaska, where Tekiela captured this image of a female sea otter ...

Scientists have made an interesting discovery connecting sea otters to forest recovery, reinforcing their role as a keystone species. The researchers were then able to identify patterns, explaining ...

The sea otter’s grooming regimen will be familiar to anyone with a cat. Like cats, sea otters spend considerable time licking and biting their fur to keep it clean and conditioned. Also like cats, ...

Sea otters also have a high metabolism to help keep them warm. However, to maintain their energy, they need to eat around 25%-30% of their body weight, which can take 20%-50% of the day.