Sea otters were nearly hunted into extinction a century ago for their luxurious pelts.

But they have been surging in population in the Gulf of Alaska, bringing both benefits to nearshore ecosystems and drawbacks to the shellfish economy.

Described by commercial shellfish harvesters and Native Alaskans as pillagers of clams and crabs, sea otters are seen by many marine biologists as having positive impacts on kelp forests.

by Justin Catanoso
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/10/booming-sea-otters-and-fading-shellfish-spark-values-clash-in-alaska/

#news #otters #Alaska

Sea otters were nearly hunted into extinction a century ago for their luxurious pelts.

But they have been surging in population in the Gulf of Alaska, bringing both benefits to nearshore ecosystems and drawbacks to the shellfish economy.

Described by commercial shellfish harvesters and Native Alaskans as pillagers of clams and crabs, sea otters are seen by many marine biologists as having positive impacts on kelp forests.

by Justin Catanoso
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/10/booming-sea-otters-and-fading-shellfish-spark-values-clash-in-alaska/

#news #otters #Alaska

If you are able to spare anything this month, there's a great UK charity that needs your help. I donated this morning 🦦

After being handed an eviction notice, the Wild Otter Trust need to dismantle their entire operation and relocate.

You can see their statement below 👇

https://ukwildottertrust.org/2025/10/02/save-our-charity-statement-from-ceo-dave-webb/

#Otters #Wildlife #UK #Environment #Rewilding #Nature #UKWildlife #Charity #Donate

Otters!!

#Marine#Otters#Photography

Otters!!

#Marine#Otters#Photography