Scientists Find Crude Oil Destroys Sea Otters’ Buoyancy
Sea otters are known for their luxurious fur, but it nearly drove them to extinction. In 1938, only a small ...
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New study shows sea otters helped prevent widespread decline of California’s kelp forests over the past century
Monterey Bay Aquarium researchers strengthen the link between sea otters and the long-term health of California's kelp forests in a ...
A study shows that otters, beavers and other semi-aquatic mammals stay clean underwater thanks to their flexible fur.
Underwater surfaces can become dirty as they accumulate dirt, algae and bacteria, a process scientists call "fouling." But fur-bearing mammals ...
