For just 24 hours starting March 26, the public will have a chance to vote for the name of the aquarium's newest sea otter.

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.

However, in recent decades, these vibrant ecosystems have faced significant threats. Enter the sea otters, nature’s unexpected yet invaluable ecological warriors. This furry marine mammal is not ...

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The serene coastlines of California are echoing with a heartening narrative of ecological renewal. The state’s sea otters, once teetering on the brink of extinction, are making a remarkable comeback, ...

SILETZ, Ore. – After being absent for more than a century, an effort to repopulate the Oregon Coast with sea otters is in the works. After being hunted in the 19th century as part of the maritime fur ...

Sure, sea otters learning to slam dunk is an impressive sight, but sometimes there’s nothing cuter than animals doing what they do best. In this case, smashing open some clams as a midday treat.