Sea Otter Aniak Is Ready for the Hard Work of Sea Otter Awareness Week

Yes! It’s the first day of Sea Otter Awareness Week 2020! SOAW falls on the last week of September every year and is an opportunity to educate the public about the importance of sea otters and their invaluable place in their ecosystem. Defenders of Wildlife writes:

Annually, throughout the last week of September, we celebrate sea otters during Sea Otter Awareness Week. We encourage zoological and educational institutions, governmental agencies and communities to plan and undertake events that highlight sea otters. These activities include sharing stories, disseminating science and generating media that inspire a deeper awareness of these unique marine mammals, their ecological importance and the many challenges they face.

In previous years aquariums around the world held special events, but in 2020 they’ll be held remotely. Head over to Defenders of Wildlife for a list of online events you can tune in to!

Photo via Seattle Aquarium