Kayakers observe sea otters from a safe distance along the central California coast. Kayakers should avoid disturbing resting sea otters by keeping a sufficient distance (at least 60 feet away is recommended), passing by parallel to the sea otters rather than pointing directly at them and moving slowly, but steadily past them. Photo by Lilian Carswell/USFWS
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