Sea Otter Awareness Week Sep 21, 2026

Few animals can claim to be both expert groomers and guardians of underwater forests. That"s why Sea Otter Awareness Week, held each year during the last full week of September, encourages people to discover more about these remarkable marine mammals and the challenges they face.

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