Just by eating sea urchins and destructive shellfish, sea otters are keeping kelp forests healthy and coastal erosion at bay.

Did you know sea otters can eat a quarter of their body weight in food every day? That’s hundreds of sea urchins, clams, and crabs — all cracked open with a rock balanced on their bellies. It’s one of ...

It’s the biggest week of the year for Juno, Lincoln and Uni Sushi — the Oregon Zoo’s three resident sea otters — and marine animal lovers across Portland are invited to join in on the fun. The zoo ...

The return of sea otters to historic habitats can restore ecosystems and bring economic benefits, but hungry otters can also threaten the food... What Happens When Sea Otters Eat 15 Pounds of ...

A southern sea otter with a purple sea urchin in Monterey Bay, California. (Credit: Morgan Rector) (CN) — Sea otters are voracious eaters, munching away on shellfish, urchins and other invertebrates ...

Sea otters play a vital role in their ecosystems by controlling sea urchin populations. Without otters, urchins can overgraze kelp forests, causing widespread destruction. By keeping urchins in check, ...

Adorable footage posted on January 28 captures scenes from a special snack-related soiree enjoyed by several of Oregon Zoo’s sea otters earlier this month.A representative from the zoo told Storyful ...

Ecologists have long observed that when food becomes scarce, animal populations exploit a wider range of food sources. So scientists studying southern sea otters at different sites in California’s ...