Cavorting, splashing, rolling, diving, crunching and chomping their food -- those charismatic furry sea otters delight children and adults alike with their form and behavior. Even scientists who study them find sea otters fascinating creatures. California's threatened sea otters are the focus of collaborative ongoing studies by USGS scientists and their colleagues. Why aren't California's sea otters recovering more quickly? Why are they dying? This story is the subject of a new informative USGS video that can be viewed online on demand. Tune in to how scientists study sea otters and watch the natural antics of these small sea mammals by visiting http://online.wr.usgs.gov/outreach/index.html, and clicking on the appropriate video button for your computer. Be ready to learn many things about how sea otters live and die, as told by a dedicated group of researchers. For more, contact Gloria Maender at 520-670-5596 or gloria_maender@usgs.gov.
