🦦🌊 Sea Otter Snack Time Caught in the act: a southern sea otter enjoying a skate, likely a California skate (Raja inornata), a bottom-dwelling fish found in the nutrient-rich waters of Elkhorn Slough. These skates are part of the Rajidae family, characterized by their flattened bodies and wing-like pectoral fins. Despite their flattened appearance, they are agile swimmers and play a crucial role in the estuarine ecosystem. Southern sea otters are known to have a diverse diet, including various

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