Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin — Season 1, Episode 11: Go West: Otters
Documentary, Family • 30 min • 5 seasons, 122 episodes • ★ 8.5/10
Episode synopsis
Sea Otters are a keystone species in that they help keep their ecosystem in balance. At one point, humans hunted sea otters almost to extinction for their fur. But now, the major threats are pathogens, parasites, and oil spills. Join host this weekend Jeff Corwin as he travels to the California Coast and works with the men and women of the Monterey Bay Aquarium to rescue stranded sea pups, place them in maternal care at the aquarium, and help them develop survival skills for their eventual release. It's a monumental effort, but all worth it, to save these loveable creatures!
About Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin
Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin is a 30-minute show which follows host Jeff Corwin's travels and works in conjunction with the Georgia Aquarium. Airing in 2011 on Saturday mornings on ABC TV channels. Its message of conservation, ocean research, and preserving our ocean habitats are central to each episode. While it is aired for children and family viewing on Saturday mornings, the show is also made with the classroom in mind to help teachers.