Oldest southern sea otter in captivity dies in California
Charlie, the oldest southern sea otter held by any zoo or aquarium, has died in California.
Plants & Animals
Apr 23, 2019
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News tagged with otters
Sea creatures store carbon in the ocean – could protecting them help slow climate change?
As the prospect of catastrophic effects from climate change becomes increasingly likely, a search is on for innovative ways to reduce the risks. One potentially powerful and low-cost strategy is to recognize and protect natural ...
Environment
Apr 17, 2019
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Researchers find broad impacts from lake trout invasion in Yellowstone
Introduction of nonnative lake trout in Yellowstone Lake has affected organisms from the microscopic level in the lake to large animals in the region, according to newly published research.
Ecology
Mar 20, 2019
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Sea otters' tool use leaves behind distinctive archaeological evidence
An international team of researchers has analyzed the use by sea otters of large, shoreline rocks as "anvils" to break open shells, as well as the resulting shell middens. The researchers used ecological and archaeological ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 14, 2019
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New study examines role of sea urchins on California kelp
California sheephead and spiny lobsters may be helping control sea urchin populations in Southern California kelp forests, where sea otters—a top urchin predator—have long been missing, according to a new San Diego State ...
Ecology
Mar 14, 2019
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Are sharks being attacked by killer whales off Cape Town's coast?
Large, predatory sharks occupy the top of ocean food chains, where they play important roles in maintaining diverse and healthy ecosystems. The loss of these predators can therefore have significant impacts on ecosystems.
Plants & Animals
Feb 04, 2019
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Otter versus koi: the battle that has gripped Canada
An epic battle has been playing out in a classical Chinese garden in Canada's Pacific coast city of Vancouver between a ravenous wild otter and prized ornamental carp, cheered on by locals who have declared themselves for ...
Ecology
Nov 29, 2018
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Decisive sea otters use paws and whiskers to distinguish objects by touch
When dinner is encased in a robust shell, brute force is often the only solution, but ingenious sea otters (Enhydra lutris) have been more ingenious. Some pound clams and snails on a rock balanced on their chests, while others ...
Ecology
Sep 17, 2018
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Wildfire temperatures key to better understanding air quality
When wildfires burn, they don't only damage land, homes, and businesses. Wildfire emissions, which can be transported over long distances, can be toxic and contribute to the formation of secondary pollutants such as ozone ...
Environment
Aug 13, 2018
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Sea stars critical to kelp forest resilience
A study by Simon Fraser University resource and environmental management researcher Jenn Burt reveals that sunflower sea stars play a critical role in the resilience of B.C.'s kelp forests, which are among the most productive ...
Ecology
Aug 13, 2018
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