Sea Otter Awareness and Ecosystem Roles

The video introduces viewers to the sea otter habitat at the zoo, highlighting the role of sea otters as keystone species in maintaining healthy ecosystems. It explains how otters' diets help control sea urchin populations, which in turn supports kelp forests. The video also features Rocky, an otter at the zoo, and discusses feeding practices. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts, such as recycling and composting, to protect marine life.

Who is one of the trainers mentioned in the introduction of Sea Otter Awareness Week?

• Tara

• Rocky

• Heather

• Alaska

What is a keystone species?

• A species that migrates frequently

• A species that is endangered

• A species that indicates a healthy ecosystem

• A species that is the largest in its ecosystem

Why are sea otters considered important for ecosystem balance?

• They are a source of food for other animals

• They migrate across different ecosystems

• They help control the population of sea urchins

• They are the largest marine mammals

What do sea urchins primarily feed on?

• Kelp

• Shellfish

• Plankton

• Small fish

What is one of the main components of the sea otters' diet at the zoo?

• Small fish

• Plankton

• Shellfish

• Seaweed

What is Rocky trying to do with the clam?

• Bury it in the sand

• Share it with other otters

• Break it open

• Hide it

What can people in landlocked areas do to help marine animals?

• Visit the ocean more often

• Recycle and compost

• Adopt a sea otter

• Feed marine animals

How are all water bodies connected?

• By air currents

• By rivers and streams leading to the ocean

• Through underground tunnels

• Through animal migration

What is the ultimate destination of all rivers and streams?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Oceans

• Lakes

What is the main message of Sea Otter Awareness Week?

• To promote sea otter adoption

• To highlight the importance of sea otters in ecosystems

• To encourage visits to the zoo

• To teach about marine mammal training