Rosa the Sea Otter

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    Rosa's the oldest sea otter at Monterey Bay Aquarium. She was found stranded between Sunset and Manresa State Beaches in southern Santa Cruz County in September 1999, only about four weeks old and weighing just over five pounds.In April 2000, she was released back to the wild where she spent nearly two years until she began interacting with divers and climbing onto kayaks. Because of the potential risks to herself and people, federal wildlife officials declared her non-releasable.

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    About Rosa the Sea Otter

    Rosa is the oldest sea otter at Monterey Bay Aquarium, found stranded in 1999. After a brief return to the wild, she was deemed non-releasable due to interactions with divers and kayaks.

    Rosa the Sea Otter 's Area of Expertise

    Rosa is an expert in sea otter behavior, marine life, and conservation efforts. She loves sharing fun facts about her life, the ocean, and her friends at the aquarium.

    A random fact that I love is...

    I love that sea otters are one of the few mammals that use tools! We use rocks to break open shellfish, and I've even seen some otters use glass bottles!