In California, southern sea otters have become unexpected defenders against invasive green crabs, which were originally ...

The two otters are sisters who were born at the Lowcountry Zoo of Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina on January 20, 2024. As Pippi, Stella and Fynn were all born or raised in human care, they do not ...

By Tim Didion and Drew Tuma Click here for updates on this story MONTEREY, California (KGO) -- When we first met the hungry otters ...

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.

From charismatic macrofauna to tiny sea squirts, here are some species formally identified by scientists in 2024.

A sea otter has been seen clambering onto a surfboard and following surfers off Vancouver Island, prompting reminders from ...

Once driven to the brink of extinction, the elephant seals of the California coast now have a crucial haven in the form of ...

Researchers estimate southern sea otters eat up to 120,000 European green crabs per year at the Elkhorn Slough National ...

By nurturing sunflower sea stars in captivity, researchers aim to one day restore a key predator to the Pacific Ocean.

Southern sea otters were nearly hunted to extinction in the 19th century for their furs, only gaining a measure of protection ...