Posted by: Sandy Steinman | March 8, 2024

Can sea otters help with invasive species?

Environment America reports

In areas with sea otters, there’s less invasive European green crabs. Reintroducing them could help Oregon.

Sea otters, aside from being arguably the most adorable marine mammals, are absolutely vital in keeping our coastal ecosystems healthy here on the Pacific Coast. In particular, sea otters help foster healthy nearshore kelp forests and eelgrass meadows which are excellent at storing carbon and provide the habitat and hunting ground for countless sea creatures.

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