Otter exhibited behavior indicating an illness last week; death may have be related to a disease commonly seen in female river otters ...

Sea otters are critical players in marine ecosystems and are a keystone species, meaning they have a profound effect on their ...

A central Japan aquarium offers a rare glimpse of sea otters floating on their backs and using rocks like masterful chefs to ...

A devastating sea star plague triggered an unexpected ecological shift, creating a mussel boom that sea otters turned into a buffet.

Increases in mussel consumption by sea otters in the rocky intertidal were documented by the Multi-Agency Rocky Intertidal Network (MARINe)—a consortium of organizations that conduct long-term ...

The roughly 2-month-old pup was found alone, lethargic and malnourished, by concerned beach walkers. They called the 24-hour ...

Awwww, look at this sweet baby! People online were positively swooning over a baby otter that was caught chewing on a ...

As its name suggests, this downtown Sarasota park's main attraction — along with amenities including a playground and splash ...

The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society (VAMMR) is pleased to launch a new public awareness video as part of its Be Seal Smart campaign, which helps the public respond appropriately when ...

a marine biologist, diver, and all-around explorer. Together, they share Dani's incredible encounter with a Cape Clawless Otter that came right up close, allowing her to witness and film its ...

These underwater forests also provide food and shelter to a rich array of marine species, from anemones and abalone to sea otters and giant sea bass. But huge swaths of kelp forest along the ...