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- Good news for sea otters! The United States Supreme Court has denied the appeal of sea urchin fishermen. The no-o… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 1 year ago
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Category Archives: Oil spill prevention & response
If it happened here….The legacy of the Exxon Valdez Disaster
MONTEREY, CA – On the eve of the 23rd anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound and in the shadow of the Deep Water Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, we should pause and reflect … Continue reading
Monterey Bay Oil Spill Volunteer Response Workshop
On November 4th, The Otter Project coordinated an Oil Spill Volunteer Response Workshop in collaboration with the California Department of Fish and Game Office of Spill Prevention and Response and with participation of the U. S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco. … Continue reading
Taking a stand for the otters you love!!!
So this morning, I was delighted when I opened up my email to find an article about Dr. Terrie Williams studying the heartrate of marine animals up in Santa Cruz to determine how they are affected by our actions. I … Continue reading
HR 261: Ban Offshore Oil
Although oil is highly toxic and dangerous to all living creatures, our favorite furry friends are exceptionally susceptible to oil’s negative impacts. Sea otters rely on their dense fur to keep them warm in the water and, when oiled, they … Continue reading
From the mouths of babes
I was cleaning up our website and came across this picture in our kids art gallery. In light of recent events, I thought I would share it with you. No other words are neccessary. Thanks Natalia!
Oil persists in environment more than 20 years after spill
A new study by engineering professor Michel C. Boufadel, chairman of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Temple University found large remaining pools of oil remain in gravel-sand beaches in Alaska, near the site of the 1989 Exxon … Continue reading
