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Sea otter populations could be key to carbon sequestration

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Undersea kelp forest are hugely important in scrubbing carbon dioxide from our atmosphere. But kelp forests depend on sea otters to survive, according to new research.

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Otters As Climate Defenders

Scientist discover critical role sea otter play in climate change

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Otters and Climate Change

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