Male sea otters that are not sexually or socially mature 'don't get access to females," which, in turn, frustrates the otter; ...

As invasive green crabs wreak havoc on California's estuaries, a new study has found that a restored sea otter population might be the solution. Yes, says ecologist Rikke Jeppesen, whose team at ...

Unlike most marine mammals, sea otters are primarily insulated by fur, not blubber. In fact they have the densest fur in the animal kingdom. Sadly that thick, resplendent coat has also given otters ...

The River Otter Ecology Project, led by W&M alums Megan Isadore and Terence Carroll, aims to advance community-led conservation of river otters across California through community science and ...

The Monterey Bay Aquarium's sea otter rehabilitation program also released 37 pups into the Slough, helping create a thriving and robust community. Today, the estuary is home to more than 120 ...

MONTEREY, California (KGO) — When we first met the hungry otters of Elkhorn Slough last year, they were chowing down on a species of burrowing crabs blamed for destabilizing the shoreline.