Sea otters and kelp

Sea otters and kelp

Sea otter mom and pup groom in coastal California waters. Sea otters keep important elements of nearshore marine ecosystems, like kelp forests and seagrass beds, thriving. Photo courtesy of Joan Tisdale/Sea Otter Savvy

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Joan Tisdale/Sea Otter Savvy

Species

Enhydra lutris nereis

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