An aggressive sea otter in Santa Cruz’s famous Steamer Lane is accused of stealing a surfer’s board and prompting an ...

Their fur is so soft it almost led to their extinction, but otters’ recovery has been a boon to Pacific kelp forests, a key ...

Roarke Brown, a charter boat captain since 1972 in this picturesque fishing village, remembers being able to tread out onto ...

Santa Cruz’s Steamer Lane has seen its share of stories: big waves, tough locals, and the kind of lineup drama that keeps ...

Taylor Swift and the vintage otter T-shirt from Monterey Bay Aquarium she wore during 'The Official Release Party of a ...

Demand for a vintage T-shirt design worn by Taylor Swift was so grand the aquarium had to create a back order system.

The speculation is that this otter is the very sea otter that has been California Wildlife officials trouble for years. If it is “Otter 841,” then this is normal behavior. Unfortunately, the tracker ...

A t-shirt Taylor Swift wore in her album release movie has officially helped raise $2 million for sea otters conservation.

An Easter egg dropped by Taylor Swift in the film for her new album is proving to be a boon for sea otters in Northern ...

Advocates say Southern sea otters are thriving in California’s Elkhorn Slough, but could face new risks if a proposed law change weakens the Endangered Species Act.

Dead animals are still in freezers, and the Sheriff’s Office has launched a criminal investigation into alleged fraud.