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Sea otters have a superpower — an insatiable appetite! 🦦 These adorable yet ravenous creatures play a massive role in keeping kelp forests healthy by feasting on sea urchins and other grazers that threaten the kelp.

In this episode of Word of the Bay, we dive into how these fluffy foodies are true keystone species, balancing ecosystems one bite at a time. Tune in to discover why their endless appetite is key to ocean health—and why we owe them a big round of appaws!

00:00 Intro
0:46 Sea otters are keystone species
1:16 Sea otter diet
1:54 Sea otters use tools
2:20 Sea otters have pockets
2:37 Rebuilding wild sea otter populations
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