As sea otters recolonize California estuary, they restore its degraded geology

Against All Odds, Sea Otters Lead the Charge in Estuary Restoration

Scattered tree death contributes to substantial forest loss in California

New study shows sea otters helped prevent widespread California kelp forest declines over the past century — kelp forests are more extensive and resilient to climate change where sea otters have reoccupied the California coastline during the last century.