Ecology
Sea otter digging promotes eelgrass resilience
We don’t appreciate furry friends disrupting our gardens, but in the ocean, otters may be key for eelgrass ecosystem health.
Tag: keystone species
Ecology
Consider the marsh crab: Climate change shifts which species are key
Munching, nibbling and burrowing their way through life, the humble marsh crab can now add “keystone species” to its ecological…
Economy
Pros and cons of conservation: how rebounding sea otter populations impact local economies
Growing sea otter populations are seen as a conservation victory. These cute, charismatic marine mammals are rebounding from near extinction,…