Close up of curious young sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) swimming near the beach in very shallow water @ Moss Landing in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Occasionally sea otters "haul out" and come to the water's edge or onto the beach. Otters are very awkward on land and find it difficult to get around. This otter is checking out the safely of the environment before proceeding further.


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Southern Sea Otter | Enhydra lutris nereis

Close up of curious young sea otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) swimming near the beach in very shallow water @ Moss Landing in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Occasionally sea otters "haul out" and come to the water's edge or onto the beach. Otters are very awkward on land and find it difficult to get around. This otter is checking out the safely of the environment before proceeding further.
Credit to: Blue Planet Archive / Jane Smith

Image dimensions: 5400x3600

URL for this image: https://pictures.blueplanetarchive.com/image/I0000ZJkExgqbCv0

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