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California sea lion
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Curvo

Southern Sea Otter
Enhydra lutris

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This patient is a southern sea otter, a threatened species. Because sea otters are very dexterous and curious, we retrofitted several pool areas at our hospital to provide a safe space for juvenile and adult sea otters to receive life-saving care.

Many sea otters strand suffering from domoic acid toxicosis, toxoplasmosis, injury and other ailments.





photo © The Marine Mammal Center / USFWS permit MA101713-1 

Age at Admit
Adult
Weight at Admit
18.00 kgs
Sex
Male
Rescue Location
Point Pinos (West Side) - Pacific Grove, Monterey
Cause of Death
Euthanasia, Septicemia, Trauma - unknown
Admitted
02/09/2026
Status
Deceased
Deceased Date
02/09/2026

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