From: Otters: Keystone Engineers of Coastal Waters
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When you think about your own role in the ecosystems you inhabit, what small actions could you take to protect keystone species like otters?

Recognizing that our daily choices—such as the seafood we eat, the products we buy, and how we dispose of waste—can ripple out to affect distant habitats encourages a sense of stewardship. By supporting sustainable fisheries, reducing plastic use, and advocating for coastal protections, we help maintain the balance that allows otters and the kelp forests they guard to flourish.

Action

Research one sustainable seafood guide and choose your next meal from a recommended option.

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