Otters are well known for their playful, energetic, and inquisitive behavior. However, did you know that otter play has a purpose other than just having fun? Or that otters are some of the most ...

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 ...

Sea otters are the heaviest members of the weasel family, and their fur is deeply luxurious and dense. And for good reason. Unlike most marine mammals, they don’t have a layer of blubber under their ...

May 29 is National Sea Otter Day. Here’s a toast to our California sea otters and ten things you might not know about these playful critters. Life at sea Sea otters spend their entire lives in the ...

Monterey Bay Aquarium researchers strengthen the link between sea otters and long-term health of California kelp forests in a new study released today. The paper, published in the journal PLOS Climate ...

Southern sea otters living along California’s coast are struggling in warmer seas, with new threats and changing food sources. They, like the other two sea otter subspecies, are classified as ...

Sunday, September 21, marks the start of Sea Otter Awareness Week on the Central Coast and across the country. It's a time to celebrate and learn about the, which are an important part of oceanic ...

Sea otters resting at the ocean surface face a simple but serious problem: currents can scatter a sleeping group across open water, leaving individuals exposed and alone. Federal researchers have ...