The California population could triple if otters returned to their historic home — they just need to get past those great white sharks first.
UC Santa Cruz and Sonoma State University |
Bringing sea otters back to San Francisco Bay
UCLA |
Sea otters' low genetic diversity could spell trouble
The furry little creature isn't endangered, but a history of population declines can make extinction more of a risk.
UC Santa Cruz |
Decisive sea otters distinguish differences by touch
New research reveals how sea otters hunt through the power of their paws and whiskers.
UC Santa Cruz |
What UC Santa Cruz is learning about otters
At Long Marine Lab, scientists working to understand the challenges facing marine mammal populations in the wild.