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Put Your Sea Otter Knowledge to the Test

We’re celebrating sea otters all month long! How well do you know these otter-ly cool creatures?

Put your knowledge to the test with our new trivia! Get ready for fun sea otter facts and get a glimpse into what is being done to protect these special marine mammals.

Dive into the questions!
Sea otter
Heidi Nikolai

Heidi Nikolai

Animal Care Coordinator

As an Animal Care Coordinator based at Ke Kai Ola, our hospital for the endangered Hawaiian monk seal, Heidi leads coordination of Animal Care crews, including recruitment, training and communication. 

Heidi has a B.S. in Aeronautical Science and has previous experience working in large and small animal hospitals on the Big Island. She has volunteered in various roles at The Marine Mammal Center and Alaska SeaLife Center since 2015, and has been an employee at the Center since 2018. 

When not working, Heidi enjoys spending time at the beach with her family and two dogs.