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Sea otters returned to Californiaestuary; eelgrass later expanded 600%

Sea otters returned to California’s Elkhorn Slough in 1984 when pollution had severely affected its ecosystem. Their recovery triggered changes across the food web, helping eelgrass beds expand by 600%. A later study found marsh-edge erosion slowed by an average of 69%, as otters

This is a source-based summary, not original reporting by Ebenezer journalists. Source: Times of India · Original byline: TOI SCIENCE DESK. Ebenezer published 9 Sept 2026, 06:25 pm. Editorial policy.

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