Sea otters are the smallest marine mammals, but they have some incredible adaptations to thrive in the ocean. Unlike seals and whales, they don’t have a thick layer of blubber to keep them warm.

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BOASTING MANY SUCCESSES.... INCLDUING THE ICONIC THE SEA OTTER PROGRAM. THE HEARTBREAKING SOUND OF A YOUNG OTTER PUP CRYING FOR HIS MOM....THIS LITTLE GUY, ABOUT 11 MONTHS OLD, WAS RESCUED FROM MORRO ...

Otters are sensitive to water pollution, making them reliable indicators of water quality and ecosystem health.

By studying southern sea otters over five years at three sites along the coast of California, investigators found evidence that, on average, the likelihood of a group of sea otters being disturbed ...

Adorably fuzzy sea otters aren’t just cute. The marine mammals serve a crucial role, helping to restore the giant kelp forests they rely on by removing their top predators, the sea urchins.

New research in The Journal of Wildlife Management reveals how human activities affect the behavior and energy expenditure of southern sea otters.