For a six-week-old orphaned sea otter, life is nothing but playtime—even when you can barely keep your eyes open. This adorable fur ball was found last month on the coast of British Columbia, either ...

The United States is home to two species of sea otters that float on the ocean in groups called rafts. Enjoy these images from Sea Otter Savvy, a community science outreach organization that educates ...

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, ...

Sophia is your community news reporter covering the North Coast of San Luis Obispo County, including Los Osos, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria and San Simeon. It’s Sea Otter Awareness Week, which has been ...