Protecting California’s iconic southern sea otter.
The Otter Project protects our watersheds and coastal oceans to promote the rapid recovery of the threatened California sea otter.
We use science-based policy and advocacy to advance coastal water quality and habitat protections that support California’s southern sea otter populations and the ecosystems they depend on.
Defending the southern sea otter is an investment in our local communities.
By maintaining the health of coastal kelp forests, otters are critical to the marine ecosystems of California. A thriving otter population can create increased carbon sinks, abundant fisheries, and increased ecotourism.
Existing protections are insufficient.
The southern sea otter has been listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act since 1977. We strive to defend critical habitat and secure water quality that will ensure the health and success of California sea otter populations.
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