Sea Otter Heroes and Trophic Cascades

In this board titled "Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem," dive into the remarkable story of how sea otters play a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Discover marine biologist Brent Hughes' surprising findings at Elkhorn Slough and how sea otters help keep seagrass thriving. This book highlights the delicate balance of nature and the importance of predators in the food chain. Visit patricianewman.com for more on this fascinating scientific discovery.
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Sea Otter Heroes and Trophic Cascades
In this board titled "Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem," dive into the remarkable story of how sea otters play a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Discover marine biologist Brent Hughes' surprising findings at Elkhorn Slough and how sea otters help keep seagrass thriving. This book highlights the delicate balance of nature and the importance of predators in the food chain. Visit patriciamnewman.com for more on this fascinating scientific discovery.
there are four books about sea otters in the water
You really "otter" read these books for #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek
They're packed with adventure, #science, #history, and a whole lot of 💙 Dazzle the kids in your life with #seaotters today. #homeschooling #homeschool #preservicelit #endangeredspecies #animals #stemeducationforkids #nature #environmentaleducation
Trailer for Sea Otter Heroes created by 5th and 6th graders Otters, Book Trailers, Book Trailer, Ecosystem, Trailer, Created By
Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
Trailer for Sea Otter Heroes created by 5th and 6th graders
an image of a woman smiling for the camera with pictures of animals on her face
STEM Week Continues with Patricia Newman!!
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three otters are huddled together in a hole on the rocks, with their mouths open
Sea Otter Live Web Cam at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium Sea Otter Cam
a group of otters swimming in the water
Southern Sea Otter Priority at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium | Conservation, Research, and Rescue of Southern Sea Otters
two otters cuddling together in the water with their backs turned to look like they are hugging each other
Southern sea otter, Kelp Forest, Marine Mammals, Enhydra lutris nereis at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium | Southern Sea Otter
an otter swimming in the water with its head above it's back legs, and text reading sea otter heroes
Author + environmentalist PATRICIA NEWMAN - Books for children
Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem Sibert Honor Award Ages 8 and up
a small pond in the middle of a grassy field
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a pile of plastic bottles and other items
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a person holding a blue recycling bin full of cans and cans in it's hands
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a fish that is standing in the grass next to a trash bag on the ocean floor
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an octopus is laying on top of some rocks
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a yellow crab sitting on top of some seaweed
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