Wildlife of the Monterey Bay

Wildlife inhabiting the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. From Santa Cruz to Big Sur.

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Look What I Found

A southern sea otter carries her newfound treasure as she would a pup. As funny as it was to watch her play with this discarded plastic basket, it was just as alarming. This "toy" could have been a death sentence.

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Wildlife of the Monterey Bay

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