The Otter Project
475 Washington St., Ste A Monterey, CA 93940
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Founded:
1998
 
The Otter Project

The Otter Project Check out this pledge from Plastic Pollution Coalition. In addition to being bad for the ocean and wildlife, plastic is a petroleum based product that has to be extracted and highly processed. All sorts of bad that can be reduced by some simple steps:

Source: plasticpollutioncoalition.org
Just say NO to single-use and disposable plastics like bags and bottles, straws, cups, plates, silverware and razors. Instead, bring your own shopping and produce bags to the market. Carry a reusable bottle with you for drinking on the go. ...
Cheryl Strube
Cheryl Strube
I did it and do it.
Yesterday at 3:56pm
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The Otter Project Accurate understanding of energy sources is key to energy policy, understanding our future climate impacts, and the economy. This is disturbing.

Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Exclusive: International Energy Agency official claims world is much closer to running out of oil than official estimates admit
Cheryl Strube
Cheryl Strube
I'm sorry but the US has been stock piling oil ever since I can remember. I really find that hard to beleive. Wouldn't it be a good thing anyway? It would force everyone to find a better way.
Tue at 12:17pm
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The Otter Project
Yes, moving beyond oil is certainly key--but knowing the reality of the situation is essential for making appropriate decisions. Haven't we had a enough of politics stuffing scientific data in the closet?
Yesterday at 3:40pm
Cheryl Strube
Cheryl Strube
Yes and all the oil barons.
Yesterday at 3:43pm
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The Otter Project Checking the status of the SF Bay Oil Spill--so far it looks like 60 oiled birds have been brought in. Also, found the following podcast remembering Exxon Valdez by Jay Holcomb, director of the International Bird Rescue Research Center--how about that insane photo of a Bald Eagle being washed??

Source: www.ibrrc.org
IBRRC's oiled bird care response to the devastating Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound Alaska in 1989.
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The Otter Project November 7th was the anniversary of the Public Law 99-625, a law signed into being by Ronald Reagan, that allowed for the creation of the no otter zone in 1986--a fascinating piece of history with unfortunate ramifications for todays unprotected otters.

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Source: www.terrapass.com
Tricycles + laser range finders = your daily wow
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The Otter Project EPA takes action after SF spill in 2005.

Source: yosemite.epa.gov
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking action against the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency following federal violations of the Clean Water Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.On behalf of the U.S. ...
Cheryl Strube
Cheryl Strube
It's about time. But should be all coastal areas. The ocean is in trouble.
November 4 at 3:08pm
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The Otter Project In the water of otters-

Source: www.sandiegoreader.com
The dolphin skimmed down the face of a cresting wave mere feet from where I sat on my surfboard. Then, circling around, it joined up with three friends outside where the waves were breaking. The small ...
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Source: www.ia.ucsb.edu
Bay Area Event to Focus on UCSB's DigitalOcean Program
Cheryl Strube
Cheryl Strube
That's very cool.
November 4 at 2:38pm
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The Otter Project Thanks Ingrid!

Source: www.thefreequark.com
I rarely get close enough to sea otters to get clear, sharp captures. They were once widespread throughout San Francisco Bay but were wiped out by fur hunters
Cheryl Strube
Cheryl Strube
How cool is that?
November 4 at 12:39pm
Linda Dills
Linda Dills
What a treat to get that photo, and how sad to think we came so close to losing such a treasure.
Mon at 6:08pm
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The Otter Project Water package passed by CA Legislature this morning--after a really long haul.

Source: www.sfgate.com
(11-04) 09:01 PST SACRAMENTO -- The state Legislature passed a sweeping, multibillion-dollar overhaul of California's water system this morning, after an all-night session on a plan that has been years in the making.
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The Otter Project Who lives in the same neighborhood as sea otters? What does their neighborhood look like?

Source: www.youtube.com
Just off the coast of Monterey Bay is an undersea canyon that ranks among the largest in the world. It supports life from tiny krill to baleen whales who feed on them. The bay is also home to the Humboldt ...
Carolyn
Carolyn
I LOVE sea otters!!!!
November 2 at 4:51pm
The Otter Project
The Otter Project
how could you not!! they are so charismatic and cute! They need all the help they can get. Are you a member of our cause? Have you read our blog Sea Otter Scoop? Fun stuff.
November 2 at 5:00pm
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The Otter Project Dr. Mazet piece is about sea otters

Source: www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org
Drs. Patricia Olson and Wayne Jensen give a brief history of Morris Animal Foundation and the animal health studies that improve wildlife health and save species from extinction.
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The Otter Project Oil spill in San Fran- Video.

Source: www.sfgate.com
The U.S. Coast Guard said an oil tanker spilled hundreds of gallons of bunker fuel into San Francisco Bay on Friday, creating a slick up to two miles long. However, officials indicated none of the fuel had made it to shore.
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The Otter Project
thank you edwin!! There are a few otters that hang out up there. Poor poor birds. First the algal bloom in Oregon, now this. Our executive director- Allison, has been helping out with the birds for the last two weekends.
November 2 at 11:44am
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The Otter Project Oil spill in San Fran- story.

Source: www.sfgate.com
(10-31) 17:13 PDT ALAMEDA -- Some of the hundreds of gallons of bunker fuel oil spilled Friday in San Francisco Bay have started washing onto shore, polluting area beaches and killing dozens of birds.
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The Otter Project Thank you to everyone who participated in the Sea Otter Stormwater Challenge! What a great response! Our top three recruiters are Angela, Kathryn and Cindy--thank you ladies for helping spread the word about the connection between sea otters and storm waters. I know it makes a difference.