Otterly Remarkable: Small Creatures Making a Big Impact
Fri, Feb 7, 2025
LIVE at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM PT
Presented by Laura Geissinger
Meet the small(ish) mammal with an outsized effect on marine ecosystems: the sea otter! Expedition Leader Laura Geissinger introduces us to this playful traveler favorite, from its behavior and physiology to its often-fraught history, including aggressive hunting during the fur trade era that nearly led to the species’ extinction. She also discusses how events like oil spills have impacted their recovery. Learn why this keystone species is vital to ocean ecosystems, what’s being done to protect its populations -- and where you can spot sea otters on our Alaska adventures!
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