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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.

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Domoic Acid Attack

Domoic Acid Attack

Highlighting the impacts of domoic acid

Ages: 8-11 years old

  • Domoic acid
  • Climate change
Video

This animated short highlights the impacts of domoic acid, a neurotoxin produced by harmful algal blooms that affects both marine mammals and humans. The film was directed and written by Pixar animator Bret Parker, with animation and production completed by students at the California College of the Arts in collaboration with The Marine Mammal Center. Watch here.

But what causes the harmful algal blooms that produce domoic acid and how can we reduce the impacts? After you watch, play a family-friendly game of “I Spy” to learn how you can make a difference today.

domoic acid
climate change
Upper elementary
8 years
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11 years

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