Learn more about how one rescue diver–turned-conservationist is working to bring a thriving sea otter population back to the ...

Chicago's Shedd Aquarium has revealed the name of its newest sea otter. Ladies and gentlemen meet: Jade. Her new name honors ...

But in the kelp forests, otters have to dive up to 50 feet, placing them at much greater risk of being eaten by a great white shark, Hughes said.

An otter appearing to be 841 with its youngster was floating just off Lighthouse Point on Wednesday morning and early afternoon, periodically diving while the pup floated. When both were on the ...

Just by eating sea urchins and destructive shellfish, sea otters are keeping kelp forests healthy and coastal erosion at bay.

Chicago's Shedd Aquarium has introduced a new sea otter named Jade, chosen by a public vote, who is acclimating well and may ...

A two-year-old sea otter rescued in Marina, California by Monterey Bay Aquarium in June 2022 has moved to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago for training to become a surrogate mom. The otter will learn ...

On Monday, a four-person crew took motorboat into the area where she likes to swim, dive for urchins and crabs, and loll in the kelp. From the boat, they sent out an empty surfboard — a bright ...

MONTEREY — Behind the towering glass walls and shimmering cerulean exhibits at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a sea otter named Selka paddles around an above-ground pool, a fluffy pup clutched to ...

Some otters rely on tools to bust open hard-shelled prey items like snails, and a new study suggests this tool use is helping them to survive as their favorite, easier-to-eat foods disappear.

An otter appearing to be 841 with her youngster was floating just off Lighthouse Point on Wednesday morning and early afternoon, periodically diving while the pup floated. When both were on the ...