ALTToday is all about raising awareness and supporting the conservation of the 13 different species of otters around the world.
We’re sea-lebrating by sharing some of our favorite things about our iconic southern sea otters!
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ALT🦦Our resident southern sea otters Ivy, Ruby, Opal, and Selka are ambassadors for their species! They delight guests with their playful personalities and acrobatic antics live at the Aquarium and on our Sea Otter Cam.
🦦 Beyond our exhibit, our rescue and rehabilitation work with southern sea otters has been central to the Aquarium’s mission to inspire conservation of the ocean for over 40 years.
🦦 This threatened species plays an invaluable role in helping marine ecosystems thrive, like the kelp forests and wetlands here in Monterey Bay and along the coast of California.
🦦 The southern sea otter is a keystone species, which means that the health of sea otter populations reflects the health of other species and ecosystems nearby.
🦦 Research shows that southern sea otters maintain and restore these critical ecosystems, protecting biodiversity and strengthening our natural defenses against the impacts of a changing climate, like rising sea levels.
🦦 Sea otters also depend on the health of these ecosystems for their survival. Just like this keystone species, you are an important part of the delicate balance that keeps our oceans healthy!
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ALTIt’s up to all of us to ensure the safety of this threatened species.
This World Otter Day, join our raft of donors and support our work with southern sea otters! Your gift, large or small, will help advance our sea otter research, conservation, and education initiatives.
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