Category Archives: Partners and friends

Sea otters where are you?

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Allison

“I’ve got a groomer,” Michelle calls out. I look over the top of my binoculars to see which direction she’s pointing, and try to focus in the same way. Nothing but kelp, a few cormorants, and the dizzying rolling of … Continue reading →

Posted in General Information, Otter Spottings, Partners and friends, Sea Otter Status | Tagged monterey, Otter Spottings, sea otter, sea otter census, sea otter count, sea otters, The Otter Project | Leave a comment

Ocean inspiration

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Allison

Last week the Fish and Game Commission met in Monterey. The Otter Project & Monterey Coastkeeper staff spent the better part of two days in the ballroom of the Beach Resort in Monterey (which sounds more glamorous than it actually is), speaking … Continue reading →

Posted in conservation, Marine Protected Areas, MPA Watch, Outreach and Awareness, Partners and friends | Tagged conservation, dive, MLPA South Coast, monterey, monterey bay national marine sanctuary, MPA, sea otter, sea otter kids, sea otters, The Otter Project | Leave a comment

Otter Starz: Featuring Mark Lolik of Monterey Bay Photos

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Allison

When news of the struggling otter population hits, we get a lot of questions like, “what can people do?” What an opportunity! Unfortunately, it’s a complicated question. The issues that face otters are big. But like all big issues, they … Continue reading →

Posted in Otter Starz, Outreach and Awareness | Tagged conservation, inspiration, just one block, monterey, sea otter, sea otters, take action | 2 Comments

Otters need protection–government says “don’t hafta”

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Allison

I attended the first hearing for our lawsuit against the US Fish and Wildlife Service last week in San Jose. Unfortunately no decisions have been made yet, so I don’t have a lot to report regarding the case. I can … Continue reading →

Posted in No Otter Zone, Partners and friends, Programs of The Otter Project | Tagged EDC, Fish and Wildlife Service, lawsuit, noz, sea otter, sea otters, The No Otter Zone, The Otter Project | 1 Comment

Endangered Neighbors

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Allison

Those of you who attended last years sea otter art show The Otter Zone might remember this guy: This great shot was featured right in the center of last years’ show. It’s by Sebastian Kennerknecht, a local wildlife photographer who … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Outreach and Awareness, Partners and friends, Sea otter art and culture | Tagged conservation, endangered species, marine mammals, sea otter art, sea otter outreach, sea otters, the otter zone | 3 Comments

Oiled wildlife volunteer training

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Allison

This last year I had the opportunity to participate in an in depth training as part of an oiled bird response team through the International Bird Rescue Research Center (IBRRC). The training was intense, and required a lot of committment, … Continue reading →

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Weekly roundup

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Allison

It was a busy week here at The Otter Project–there’s a lot of movement in the oceans and some big projects impacting sea otters and their habitat will be coming down the pipes soon. This Thursday I attended the Southern … Continue reading →

Posted in conservation, General Information, Kid Art, No Otter Zone, Partners and friends | Tagged endangered species, endangered species coalition, royal thai navy, sea otter kids, sea otters, sea turtles, The No Otter Zone | Leave a comment