Sunday, September 21, marks the start of Sea Otter Awareness Week on the Central Coast and across the country. It's a time to celebrate and learn about the, which are an important part of oceanic ...

Sea urchins are prickly “hedgehogs of the sea” that exist in every ocean around the globe. You might have seen their spines peeking out of the water during low tide — or even stepped on one while ...

Sea otters are often portrayed as lovable and relaxed animals that spend their time goofing around. Or, simply floating on their backs in the water with their special rock. While this image is ...

The sea otter’s grooming regimen will be familiar to anyone with a cat. Like cats, sea otters spend considerable time licking and biting their fur to keep it clean and conditioned. Also like cats, ...

On a blue-sky afternoon, kayakers paddle past dozens of sea lions lolling in the sun and make a beeline toward the sea otters lounging on beds of eel grass at Elkhorn Slough on California’s central ...

It’s the biggest week of the year for Juno, Lincoln and Uni Sushi — the Oregon Zoo’s three resident sea otters — and marine animal lovers across Portland are invited to join in on the fun. The zoo ...

The United States is home to two species of sea otters that float on the ocean in groups called rafts. Enjoy these images from Sea Otter Savvy, a community science outreach organization that educates ...

The United States is home to two species of sea otters that float on the ocean in groups called rafts. Image: Linda Dron. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...