Return of hungry sea otters protects key coastal ecosystem: study

Paris (AFP) Jan 31, 2024

Back from the brink of extinction, sea otters in central California have started restoring the degraded landscape of a key estuary - thanks to their insatiable appetite for crabs, according to a study published on Wednesday. The research depicts the ripple effects of the sea otters' return to Monterey Bay, California, highlighting how successful conservation efforts can improve the health a