AK: Options dwindle for orphaned sea otters

 
A technician helps groom an orphan otter pup at the Alaska Sealife Center. Maintaining a healthy coat is essential for otter survival. (Photo: Alaska Sealife Center)In coastal Alaska, a bacterial infection has caused adult sea otter die-offs in record numbers. Meanwhile, researchers have seen a steep increase in the number of orphaned pups over the last several years.
In North America, the places where rescued pups would normally live out their lives are nearly full, putting volunteers in