As climate change introduces new stressors on marine life around the world, researchers have discovered a surprising mitigator: the sea otter. In California, they are a key species in promoting a ...

Chanel Hason gets a lot of false reports of sea otters on the Oregon Coast. "I get email several times a month of someone saying they saw a sea otter running along the beach in Oregon somewhere,” said ...

MONTEREY — Within the last century, the recovery of southern sea otters, the unofficial mascot of Central California, has contributed to the health of California’s underwater forests according to a ...

When sea otters were reintroduced along the coastlines of islands in Southern California and British Columbia, researchers saw kelp forests return to areas that were destroyed by sea urchins. But how ...

Sea urchins are prickly “hedgehogs of the sea” that exist in every ocean around the globe. You might have seen their spines peeking out of the water during low tide — or even stepped on one while ...

Researchers examining a century of ocean maps made an exciting discovery linking sea otter populations to kelp forests: Where sea otters thrive, so do these critical underwater habitats. The research ...

New research led by Monterey Bay Aquarium reveals a surprising ripple effect in coastal ecosystems: the collapse of one marine predator can benefit another. "Our research shows that the loss of a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A southern sea otter floats in the water at Moss Landing, Calif. Photo: Chris Spain / Pexels (The Center Square) – A law firm has ...

Sea otters are one of nature's most fascinating creatures, beloved for their playful personalities and critical role in marine ecosystems. From their dense fur to their impressive tool use, these ...

MONTEREY — Within the last century, the recovery of southern sea otters, the unofficial mascot of Central California, has contributed to the health of California’s underwater forests according to a ...