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Join Sea Otter Awareness Week: 'Anchored in Hope'

9/20/2025

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Sea Otter Awareness Week (SOAW) is scheduled for September 21-27, 2025.
The event honors sea otters, which faced near extinction from fur trading in the 1900s.
While populations have rebounded in Alaska and Southern California, they remain endangered in parts of Oregon and Northern California.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service emphasizes the ecological and economic advantages of restoring sea otters.
Activities include community events, webinars, and fundraisers, with this year's theme "Anchored in Hope."

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Story summary

Sea Otter Awareness Week (SOAW) is scheduled for September 21-27, 2025.
The event honors sea otters, which faced near extinction from fur trading in the 1900s.
While populations have rebounded in Alaska and Southern California, they remain endangered in parts of Oregon and Northern California.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service emphasizes the ecological and economic advantages of restoring sea otters.
Activities include community events, webinars, and fundraisers, with this year's theme "Anchored in Hope."