What We Do
The Sea Otter Foundation & Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the survival of sea otters in their habitats. We achieve this primarily by raising funds and issuing annual grants to various organizations and institutions. These grants advance sea otter research, conservation, and education efforts, supporting projects such as ecosystem studies, veterinary medicine research on sea otter health, and enrichment programs at aquariums. Since 2014, we have funded more than 45 organizations dedicated to helping sea otters.
Who We Fund Learn more about the organizations we help fund and which organizations can apply.
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Your Donations At Work Donations fund sea otter biologists, conservation projects, and education programs that directly help sea otter populations.
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Coastal Cleanup Day: Restoring Coastal Waters for Sea Otters and Marine Wildlife Coastal Cleanup Day began back in 1986, when two Ocean Conservancy staffers rallied volunteers to collect trash along the Texas coastline. It's grown a lot since...
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Crabs, Clams, and Other Critters: The Sea Otter's Menu Sea otters might look like they spend their days floating around and being adorable, but there’s serious work happening beneath the surface. These marine mamma...
Aug 21, 2026 Read More