Experts study southern sea otters to ensure their longtime survival on California’s coast. ... She’s hauled out. [Jessica] And we’ll follow them every day for two weeks, ...

“The behavior of laying on the surfboard appears similar when sea otters haul themselves out of the water to rest on a rocky shore or mudflat, but it is more concerning because Otter 841 is not ...

The aquarium’s otter program is responsible for reestablishing much of Northern California's critically endangered Southern Sea Otter population. (Photo: Doug Duran, Bay Area News Group) (Doug ...

Shedd announced the results of recent on-site voting for the name of its newest nonreleasable southern sea otter, who was ...

Sea otters credited with solving Elkhorn Slough's invasive green crab problem 02:51. It's a classic tale of nature finding a way. An invasive species of crab was threatening an entire ecosystem in ...

For decades, the number of California sea otters cratered. But they've been making a comeback — and are helping curb erosion along the coast by eating the crabs that accelerate it.

Out-of-control invasive species has met its match: Cute and hungry otters West coast states are spending millions to protect their inland waterways from invasive crabs.

Some otters rely on tools to bust open hard-shelled prey items like snails, and a new study suggests this tool use is helping them to survive as their favorite, easier-to-eat foods disappear.

So, healthy sea otters mean a healthy environment."The Elkhorn Slough Reserve will be closed until Jan. 22 due to potential health risks from the Moss Landing battery plant fire.A major concern is ...

It’s Sea Otter Awareness Week, which means it’s a great time to learn about everyone’s favorite aquatic fluffball! And the first thing you “otter” know about sea otters is that they are ...