Penguin and otter manager Lana Gonzalez puts out ice chips for an 8-week-old sea otter rescued from Seldovia, Alaska, in his enclosure at Shedd Aquarium Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, in Chicago.

If you come across a seal pup in distress, you can call the stranded marine animal hotline at (888) 773-SEAL (7325). You can ...

One of the most significant threats to these pups is disturbance from people and pets,” the Alaska SeaLife Center said in a ...

Some coastal wolves in Alaska, U.S., have toxic levels of mercury in their bodies after shifting from a terrestrial diet of deer and moose to a marine diet heavy with sea otters, new research ...

Switching to marine prey leads to unprecedented mercury concentrations in a population of coastal Alaska wolves. Science of The Total Environment, 2025; 980: 179542 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025. ...

More information: Gretchen H. Roffler et al, Switching to marine prey leads to unprecedented mercury concentrations in a population of coastal Alaska wolves, Science of The Total Environment (2025).

Northern Sea Otter Pup Rescued in Homer A two-month-old female sea otter pup found alone and malnourished on a Homer beach is now under care at the Alaska SeaLife Center. This marks the center’s first ...

SEWARD, Alaska (KTUU) - A young female sea otter pup was rescued from a beach in Homer by the Alaska SeaLife Center Wildlife Response volunteers. The little one was found alone, dehydrated, and ...

One look at a sea otter, and it’s easy to understand why for so many it’s love at first sight. Their charming demeanor and fluffy faces beckon as they snack and float on their backs. But more than ...

Sea otters are much larger than their river-dwelling cousins. Sea otters in California reach 50 to 70 pounds, while those in Alaska can weigh up to 100 pounds. In contrast to river otters, sea otters ...

Sea otters in California reach 50 to 70 pounds, while those in Alaska can weigh up to 100 pounds. In contrast to river otters, sea otters must survive amid the chilly waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Sitka Project A significant project is underway at Gary Paxton Industrial Park in Sitka, where a new 150-ton haul-out facility is being developed. This facility is designed to support a majority of ...