Help save sea otters!
Why Your Support Matters
Sea otters are a keystone species that maintain the health of kelp forests and wetlands. By supporting the Aquarium, you are helping to save sea otter pups and strengthen our coastal ecosystems.
In partnership with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Sea Otter Surrogacy Program, orphaned pups are paired with adult female otters to provide maternal care and teach the pup skills needed to survive in the wild. Those pups will then be returned to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and be released to join the wild population living off the coast of central California.
Gifts from Donors Like You
90
pounds of seafood
are prepared daily for the Aquarium's sea otters. Otters eat around 25-30% of their bodyweight each day!
10,000+
miles driven
to transport rescued otters from Monterey Bay Aquarium and back to the central coast for release!
20
hours of monitoring daily
when a new pup arrives and is paired with a surrogate mother. Staff monitor the pair via several cameras of the habitat.