Photo by mana5280 on Unsplash Did you know that Sea Otters have a whole week dedicated to their awareness?? That’s because these animals play an important role in keeping their ecosystem healthy and balanced! It doesn't hurt that they are also VERY cute! Sea Otter Awareness Week runs September 20 - 26 this year (2026). In celebration, here is a short article (below) you can read with your students on sea otters and how important they are to a kelp forest. At the end of this

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