Monterey Bay Aquarium rehabilitates 1000+ stranded sea otters over 40 years

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has rescued and cared for more than 1,000 stranded southern sea otters since 1984. Most of these otters were found in distress along the California coast. Many were orphaned pups requiring intensive, long-term care. The aquarium's program aims to rehabilitate the animals and release them back to the wild. This effort supports the recovery of a threatened species protected under U.S. law.