Sea otters once thrived and could be found in plentiful numbers up and down the Pacific Coast. In the 1700s, before they were hunted for their fur, there were thought to be 150,000 to 300,000 sea ...

A sea otter has been seen clambering onto a surfboard and following surfers off Vancouver Island, prompting reminders from Fisheries and Oceans Canada to avoid close interactions with the mammals.

Researchers estimate southern sea otters eat up to 120,000 European green crabs per year at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Sarah Kuta Daily Correspondent Southern sea ...

Sea otters are keystone species in kelp forest ecosystems, playing a critical role in their health and stability. As top predators, they are particularly renowned for their impact on controlling sea ...

Sea otters not only hunt green crabs but also sea urchins — small, spiky animals which can destroy entire forests of kelp, leaving behind deserts called urchin barrens. Kelp forests play a critical ...

A sea otter has been seen clambering onto a surfboard and following surfers off Vancouver Island, prompting reminders from Fisheries and Oceans Canada to avoid close interactions with the mammals.

But to her surprise, Jeppesen learned there was a much simpler way to remove the crabs in the slough she studied: furry and hungry sea otters. Sea otters are rare in most ecosystems after they ...

If you’ve ever seen a picture or video of sea otters floating on their backs, holding hands as they snooze, you’ve probably thought it’s one of the most adorable things in the animal kingdom.

Sea otters are among the world’s most playful and adorable animals. They are beloved for their charming antics and cuddly appearance. Otters are social animals, and in the wild, live together in ...