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Elakha Alliance Secures $2M to Restore Sea Otters

2/21/2025

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The Elakha Alliance is on a mission to bring sea otters back to the Oregon coast after a century-long absence caused by the fur trade. With nearly $2 million in grants, they plan to translocate these vital creatures within the next decade, restoring balance to the ecosystem by controlling invasive sea urchins and safeguarding lush kelp forests.

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The Elakha Alliance is on a mission to bring sea otters back to the Oregon coast after a century-long absence caused by the fur trade. With nearly $2 million in grants, they plan to translocate these vital creatures within the next decade, restoring balance to the ecosystem by controlling invasive sea urchins and safeguarding lush kelp forests.