Aquarium of the Pacific’s Post

Each year, endangered sea otter pups strand on the beaches of central California. By partnering with the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Sea Otter Surrogacy program, we can give these pups a second chance. On this #GivingTuesday, we need your help! Earlier this year, the Aquarium of the Pacific received a 3-month-old male sea otter pup who was rescued by the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sea Otter Program and was finally ready to be introduced to a surrogate mother. He was paired with resident adult female, Cee, and the two of them formed a comfortable bond behind the scenes For three months, Aquarium staff provided expert care for the young pup behind the scenes. Every measure is taken to limit pup interaction with humans to boost their chances of surviving in the wild – including monitoring via cameras, donning a disguise for feeding time, and constructing a habitat that obstructs the visibility of any people. When this pup left the Aquarium to return to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for release to the wild, he weighed a healthy 28 pounds! To date, nine Southern sea otters have successfully gone through the surrogacy program at the Aquarium of the Pacific since our first pup in January 2024. You can make a real difference for otters like him. Join us on Giving Tuesday and make a donation at pacific.to/seaotters2025. Thank you!