Canadian researchers find higher concentrations of PFAS in sea otters near shipping routes and coastal cities.

Half a century ago, the American people took a remarkable step. They realized that their own survival is entwined with the survival of other animals. They understood the importance of keeping ...

Q. You once said diamondback terrapins were your favorite turtle. What is your favorite mammal? A. Tough question, because all puppies and kittens, indeed most baby mammals, are engaging. But sea ...

A paper published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, finds high quantities of toxic "forever" chemicals in sea otters ...

Sea otters were officially extirpated from B.C. in 1929 after more than two centuries of fur hunting. They only returned to the province after scientists relocated 89 animals from Alaska between 1969 ...

Unlike most marine mammals, sea otters are primarily insulated by fur, not blubber. In fact they have the densest fur in the animal kingdom. Sadly that thick, resplendent coat has also given otters ...

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Monika Rohrer, a volunteer with the Marine Mammal Physiology Project, works with Morgan the otter. Rohrer was a lead volunteer in Olive’s rehabilitation. (Photo by Carolyn Lagattuta) The young sea ...

The public is invited to help select the name of a special southern sea otter pup undergoing rehabilitation at The Marine Mammal Center in Marin County. The still-to-be-named female pup was originally ...

A nimal care team members from Shedd Aquarium in Chicago recently collaborated with the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward to ...

CHICAGO (TND) — An "otterly" adorable sea otter pup is settling in at his new home after he was found all alone and malnourished in Alaska. The pup, who is yet to be named, is known asPup EL230 for ...

Discover what makes marine mammals unique and why they need our protection. California's coastal waters are home to some of nature’s most remarkable creatures - marine mammals like seals, dolphins, ...