Kelp forests are underwater thickets of algae that keep the world’s oceans rich with biodiversity. And scientists just ...

Among the many charming behaviors in the animal kingdom, few are as endearing as sea otters wrapping themselves in kelp. This ...

Otters are remarkable creatures, known for their adorable looks, playful personalities, and intelligence. They inhabit lakes, ...

Learn more about how one rescue diver–turned-conservationist is working to bring a thriving sea otter population back to the ...

The newest addition to Shedd Aquarium’s rescued sea otters officially has a name: Jade. The aquarium revealed the name Monday ...

“The rescued raft of sea otters serves as important ambassadors, connecting Chicagoans to coastlines and kelp forests that often feel far away, and we know how critical it is to connect on a ...

Chicago's Shedd Aquarium has revealed the name of its newest sea otter. Ladies and gentlemen meet: Jade. Her new name honors Jade Cove, a popular diving spot just south of Monterey in California.

Restoring underwater kelp forests by culling overgrazing sea urchins would deliver significant financial benefits, a new study has found.

Whales observed in Salish Sea off western North America Behaviour is a rare instance of tool use by marine mammals It may promote skin health and strengthen ...

In this article, we delve into the remarkable connection between sea otters and the restoration of kelp forests, exploring how their presence is rewriting ecological narratives along the Pacific Coast ...

New research documents killer whales using seaweed as tools in the Salish Sea, showcasing their intelligence and social complexity. This behavior, termed 'allokelping,' involves modifying kelp for ...

Southern resident killer whales in the Salish Sea off the U.S. state of Washington have been observed making tools from bull kelp stalks, biting off pieces and using them to massage each other in ...