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Surfboard-biting sea otter in Santa Cruz avoids capture. Biologist explains behavior, next plan

Surfboard-biting sea otter in Santa Cruz avoids capture. Biologist explains behavior, next plan

Despite the best efforts of CAPS member Colleen Young – a California Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist – and other scientists, the famous surfboard-biting sea otter in Santa Cruz continues to evade capture. CDFW has been working with Monterey Bay Aquarium staff since July 2 to apprehend the 5-year-old female otter because it is approaching people, a behavior that puts its life at risk. Please click here to view the TV report, which extensively quotes Colleen.

Tags : California Department of Fish and WildlifeMonterey Bay AquariumSanta CruzSea Otters