Otters Are Keeping Invasive Crabs Under Control in Monterey Bay
A new study shows that hungry sea otters are keeping Monterey Bay’s green crab population in check, one bite at a time.
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Study: Sea otters eating invasive crabs
By Tim Didion and Drew Tuma Click here for updates on this story MONTEREY, California (KGO) — When we first met the hungry otters of Elkhorn Slough last year, they were chowing down on a species of ...
Sea otters are helping to control invasive crab species along West Coast, study finds
Researchers believe otters could be a potential solution for controlling an invasive green crab species that's invaded ecosystems up and down the West Coast.
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'Super chill' surfing sea otter rides tandem with B.C. surfer
Instead of catching waves, a Sooke surfer caught the attention of a “frisky” sea otter who decided to try its paw at the ...
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'Super chill' surfing Sooke sea otter rides tandem with Whiffin Spit surfer
Instead of catching waves, a Sooke surfer caught the attention of a “frisky” sea otter who decided to try its paw at the ...
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Surfing sea otter clambers onto board in B.C., prompting warning
A sea otter has been seen clambering onto a surfboard and following surfers off Vancouver Island, prompting reminders from ...
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UCSC researchers dive into new conservation approach to protect and expand remaining kelp forests
Malnourished, their reproductive organs stop developing, which is the only part of the urchin that predators eat. No longer appetizing to hunters like sea otters, urchins have no natural threats and ...