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Purple Sea Urchin, strongylocentrotus purpuratus, California. Sea Urchin. Image by slowmotiongli via Depositphotos. Sea otters have a profound effect on sea urchin populations. By preying on sea ...

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TOBA, Mie (Kyodo) -- A central Japan aquarium offers a rare glimpse of sea otters floating on their backs and using rocks like masterful chefs to crack open clams, mussels and other shellfish treats.

"The highest concentrations are the wolves from Pleasant Island," says Barst, noting that the mainland population mostly feeds on moose and the odd sea otter. He says there could be a number of ...

(Read more about how kids can make a bigger eco-impact at school.) A southern sea otter mom floats with her pup. Photograph by Marc Moritsch / National Geographic Image Collection Why they matter ...