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Educating the World about Sea Otters

conservation, education, research

Our 2020 Grant Awards

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Announcing   Grant Awards for  sea otter science, conservation & education

2020 sea otter grant awards
Exploring sea otter science and conservation together
Proudly funding and working with these organizations and universities to bring about change for sea otters and sea otter habitat. 
  • Alaska SeaLife Center: sea otter nursery improvements & medical equipment for sea otter rehabilitative care
  • Seattle Aquarium: studying Microplastics in sea otter feces & food-potential impacts on otter health
  • Research studies from these university graduate students:
    1. Kyle Shanebeck, University of Alberta, Investigating sea otter inflammatory response to intestinal parasites
    2. Richard Grewelle, Stanford University;   Development of a test to determine the presence of a pathogen in southern sea otters
    3. Sophia Lyon, University of San Francisco, Investigating southern sea otter ecology in the California northern range

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

conservation, education, Social Media

Sea Otter Awareness Week 2019

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Become sea otter aware beginning September 22

The start of Sea Otter Awareness Week brings about excitement regarding what is new in the world of sea otters.   Will it bring people together to discuss advancements in research; a conservation initiative or an educational effort?  One can never tell.  

Much of the week can be participated in online, but for the most ardent of sea otter fans, lectures are available, extra educational talks are included with regular admission at zoos and aquariums in the United States, Canada & Europe while kayak tours appreciating sea otters and their habitat are often offered in California or Alaska.

Follow our activities during the week here and on our Sea Otter Awareness Week page. 

 

 

 

education

Recycling Program for non-recyclable items

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Like all trash, energy bar wrappers can cause problems for sea otters in the ocean. Start a collection where you are, send them to us, we’ll recycle them & benefit sea otters at the same time!

For information on recycling energy bar wrappers or any other trash listed here, contact us at info@seaotterfoundationtrust.org.