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 ...

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 ...

When sea otters were reintroduced along the coastlines of islands in Southern California and British Columbia, researchers ...

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 ...

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, ...