This has been an interesting last one... Hmm? 40 years I would say, for the Sea Otter. Sea otters are a common animal that most people hear about, but few people actually know about. It's the story of sea otters, an ecosystem, and why they are actually endangered. Sea otters, however, have made a comeback and, for the most part, are no longer endangered and are not expected to become so anytime soon. Sea otters are a very common but diverse animal. They are the only aquatic member of the weasel family. Since the 1970s, sea otters have become much more popular with researchers and entertainers. There are 3 recognized types of sea otters, including the Northern Russian Sea Otter, Northern Sea Otter, and Southern Sea Otter. Sea otters spend the majority of their time in the ocean but occasionally come ashore to rest. keeping their webbed feet warm, as well as their ears and nostrils which close when in the water. Their thick fur makes their bodies appear much thicker on land than what they look like in the water. This also prevents them from suffering from hypothermia due to the water temperature. They have 600,000 to 700,000 hairs per square inch to compensate for the lack of fat. There are 3 recognized types of sea otters, including the Russian North Sea Otter, the Northern Sea Otter, and the Southern Sea Otter. Sea otters are actually mammals. Adult (Southern) sea otters can weigh between 45 and 65 pounds and are among the smallest marine mammals, being only 4 feet long. They spend a lot of time grooming, cleaning, squeezing our water and also blowing on their fur. They do much of their work and feeding at sunrise and usually rest at midday. They are a menace...... middle of paper ......w after the fur trade, it took them about 200 years to slowly repopulate. It is one of the most diverse species and, fortunately for seagrass and kelp habitats, sea otters are making a comeback. Cambria California has and will continue to help sea otters. Additionally, the Canbria SMCA will continue to do so. And the biggest help of all is the Endangered Species Act. They and the Sea Otter Fund continue to help with research and tax funding for TheSea Otters. And they continue to ban the killing of sea otters and continue to try to restore their health. Sea otters will continue to live happy lives as they repopulate and recover. If you contribute to the sea otter fund and help ensure their continued protection, whether you believe it or not, you too can make a difference to these happy sea creatures, the amount of kelp fish and