But the otter population still struggles to flourish and venture beyond the Central Coast because of white sharks, a species as fragile and vital to the ecosystem as they are.

Great white sharks partly to blame for otter recovery stall. By Peter Fimrite, Science and Environment Reporter Updated Sep 23, 2014 8:33 a.m.

The Aquarium of the Pacific announced the sudden passing of Betty, a 10-year-old southern sea otter. ... White was a well-known animal welfare activist whose love for furry friends was irrefutable.

Betty the sea otter, named for animal lover Betty White, died Thursday at 10 years old, aquarium officials said. We're sad to announce the passing of Betty the southern sea otter. Betty died ...

There's hope for the endangered southern sea otter population, according to a study out of Sonoma State University that predicts the population could more than triple from about 3,000 to 10,000 if ...

What an otter beauty! An adorable 4-month-old river otter has made quite a splash with aquarium visitors in Japan. Her name is Haku and this special otter has become the main attraction at the ...

The otter, a popular resident at the Long Beach aquarium, was 10 years old. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 59°F. Saturday, May 17th 2025 e-Edition. Home Page. News. News; ...

SANTA CRUZ — The hairiest creature on Earth — and perhaps the cutest — peacefully drifts through offshore currents with perpetual bedhead and an urchin in its hands. That is, until it’s in ...