It turns out sea otters are better than people at raising sea otters. That could be useful if the U.S. government decides to reintroduce them to their historic range.
July 26, 2023 •
The Sea Otter That Stole a Surfboard in Santa Cruz Remains Free … For Now
November 3, 2022 •
She was born in captivity, it turns out. And she’ll only get to stay free and wild if she behaves—so humans should definitely not feed her, take selfies with her, or try to be her friend.
To Count Seabirds From Above, Fly Slowly And Pack a Big Lens
October 13, 2022 •
Aerial wildlife surveys, conducted by the USGS to inform the coming offshore wind energy boom, are strikingly beautiful, for government data. They were also hard-won.
People Should Physically Distance from Sea Otters, Too
May 19, 2020 •
Kayakers and boaters approaching too closely could be leading some sea otters to starve, scientists say.