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Of course, we all know sea otters are cute; and who hasn’t enjoyed the many online videos of their playful antics frolicking on the ocean waves, cracking open a clam with the help of a rock, or simply taking a much-deserved rest tied off in some kelp? But did you know that they play a vital role in the health of our oceans and, ultimately, the earth?

The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) opened in 1998 and is a pioneer in marine mammal rehabilitation in Alaska and scientific research regarding the Alaskan marine environment. Specifically, their mission is to generate and share scientific knowledge to promote understanding and stewardship of Alaska’s marine ecosystems.

The kids put together this video to tell the school about the recycling program and SOFT after Diane Tomecek, President & CEO of SOFT, presented there in April, 2014.

At 25, Homer was believed to be the last sea otter survivor of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. She lived at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium for 24 years, delighting visitors daily as she swam in the sea otter pool.