A recent study has found that wild sea otters, beloved creatures of the sea, are actually responsible for bringing in millions of dollars to the coastal economy. Researchers at the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) have found that the presence of sea otters in nearshore ecosystems can bring in an additional $74 million in revenue to coastal communities from recreational activities and fisheries. This study is the first to quantify the economic benefits of sea otters to coastal communities in the US.

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source: Phys.org