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Sea otters are in trouble—but the Monterey Bay Aquarium is working to save them every day. It's something we've done since 1984, and we are the only facility doing this work on behalf of these iconic animals.

Your generous gift will directly support our efforts to save the southern sea otter. Thank you for your support.

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What do we do to save sea otters?

  • We rescue, treat and release injured otters.
  • We raise and release stranded pups.
  • We study how sea otters live and die to help the population recover.
  • We provide care for sea otters that can't return to the wild.
Learn more about the Monterey Bay Aquarium's
Sea Otter Research and Conservation program
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