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California Sea Otters: Life on the Edge

Season 16 Episode 1604 | 26m 42s

Adored by many for its cuddly appearance, the threatened southern sea otter is a voracious predator that needs to eat the equivalent of 25% of its body weight a day to survive. Once nearly hunted to extinction, this endearing marine weasel has made a slow comeback on California’s central coast, demonstrating its role as an ecosystem engineer in the process.

Aired: 10/31/24 | Expires: 12/30/24
Major funding for this program was provided by The Batchelor Foundation, encouraging people to preserve and protect America’s underwater resources. Additional Funding was provided by Trish and Dan Bell and The Parrot Family Endowment for Environmental Education. Distributed by American Public Television.
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Changing Seas Season 16 - Official Trailer
Changing Seas Season 16 - Official Trailer
Changing Seas Season 16 - Official Trailer
Changing Seas Season 16 - Official Trailer
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