Sea otters are critical players in marine ecosystems and are a keystone species, meaning they have a profound effect on their ...

A devastating sea star plague triggered an unexpected ecological shift, creating a mussel boom that sea otters turned into a ...

Seth Kantner is a commercial fisherman, wildlife photographer, wilderness guide and is the author of the best-selling novel ...

The program offers undergraduates from across the country the opportunity to study the biological sciences in Alaska.

Studies tracking multiple generations of sea otters have revealed distinct “cultural traditions” in different populations, with specific tool-using techniques varying between geographical regions. For ...

Sea Otters. Image by Kedar Gadge via Unsplash. Sea otters are known for their playful nature and skillful use of tools to open shellfish. Living in the cold waters of Alaska, they boast a dense fur ...

The nonprofit Sunflower Star Laboratory is spearheading a mission to revive the critically endangered sunflower sea star.