Can sea otters help with invasive species?
In areas with sea otters, there's less invasive European green crabs. Reintroducing them could help Oregon.
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In recent years, an alarming numbers of gray whales have died. Scientists think they know why.
Orcas in Oregon could benefit from new statewide protections
Southern resident orcas are listed as endangered at the federal level but new state-based actions could do more.