Otters Are Keeping Invasive Crabs Under Control in Monterey Bay
A new study shows that hungry sea otters are keeping Monterey Bay’s green crab population in check, one bite at a time.
Sea otters are helping to control invasive crab species along West Coast, study finds
Researchers believe otters could be a potential solution for controlling an invasive green crab species that's invaded ecosystems up and down the West Coast.
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Study: Sea otters eating invasive crabs
By Tim Didion and Drew Tuma Click here for updates on this story MONTEREY, California (KGO) -- When we first met the hungry otters ...
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Hungry Otters Take on Invasive Crabs in California
In California, southern sea otters have become unexpected defenders against invasive green crabs, which were originally ...
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Study: Sea otters eating invasive crabs
So, what had changed in this tiny sliver of the California Coast? She believes it was the return of native sea otters, in greater numbers. “Given that the of population size is about 100 and 120 ...
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California’s Adorable Coastline Engineers: Sea Otters
Amidst the crashing waves and sprawling beaches of California’s coastline, a small, furry creature plays a role far greater than its size suggests. The sea otter, an endearing marine mammal, is not ...