California Sea Otters: Life on the Edge -
changing seas

Sun, Sep 7 12:30 A.M. NHPBS (11.1)

Adored by many for its cuddly appearance, the threatened southern sea otter is a voracious predator that needs to eat the equivalent of 25% of its body weight a day to survive. Once nearly hunted to extinction, this endearing marine weasel has made a slow comeback on California's central coast, demonstrating its role as an ecosystem engineer in the process.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1604

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Sun, Sep 7	12:30 A.M.	California Sea Otters: Life on the Edge NHPBS (11.1)

About Changing Seas:

CHANGING SEAS takes viewers on an exciting adventure to the heart of our liquid planet.

The documentary series offers an unprecedented look at how oceanographers and experts study earth's vast underwater wilderness, while shedding light on how over-fishing, global climate change and pollution threaten ocean resources.

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