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Southern Sea Otter
Sea Otters Still Have Not Returned to Bay
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Take action on the Bay Area's behalf. Here are some ways you can help bring these remarkable creatures back.

  • Avoid using pesticides and other chemicals, which pollute sea otter habitat. Limit your use of toxic chemicals such as paint thinners and varnish removers, and always dispose of them properly -- never down the sink or in the street; call (800) CLEANUP to learn about safe disposal. Use natural cleaning products, such as vinegar and baking soda. Buy organic products to support farmers who do not use pesticides.

  • Contact Friends of the Sea Otter for more information about how to protect sea otters and their habitat.

  • You'll find lots more Bay Area green-living tips in our Green Gate Green Guides. And to keep informed and take action on the latest issues affecting the Bay Area and the rest of California, join NRDC's California Activist Network.

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