Today the species occupies just a tiny fraction of its historic range and is still ... them from their natural habitat and letting the fishing industry dodge Endangered Species Act rules protecting ...

While many factors impact sea otters, there are two main factors leading to population loss: overhunting and habitat loss. The main reason sea otters are threatened and endangered today is due to ...

Scientists have been able to study the complicated relationship between the otters, kelp and shellfish that exists in the healthy habitats." Sea otters are the smallest of the marine mammals ...

Despite their low numbers, sea otters consume voracious ... to urchin consumption and the habitat they provide may no longer be suitable for the wide range of sea life they currently support.

HAMANAKA, Hokkaido--Sea otters have pupped off Cape Tofutsu here in eastern Hokkaido. Four pairs of mothers and pups have been spotted since the beginning of July, in a community of up to 14 otters.

The sea otter is one of 13 species of otter and is a member of the weasel family. It can be found on the Pacific coasts of North America and Asia. Sea otters spend most of their lives in the water ...