Elkhorn Slough researchers find sea otter population helps stop invasion of green crabs

ELKHORN SLOUGH — Although sea otters are an unofficial mascot of the Monterey Bay area and popular among tourists and locals alike, they are also described by scientists as voracious predators that help keep problematic invaders out of coastal waters.

Workers with the Elkhorn Slough show off a green crab. Researchers recently published data that shows sea otters are helping curb the green crab population. (Photo courtesy of Rikke Jeppesen/Elkhorn Slough) 

A recent study was published in the scientific journal Biological Invasions...