Ready for some otterly positive news? 🦦 Pacific University Professor of Psychology Heide Island has been awarded a $12,000 grant that will aid efforts to reintroduce sea otters to the #OregonCoast! www.newportnewstimes.com/news/island-... #seaotters #oceanconservation #oregon #seaotter

📣 Job Opportunity | Reintroduction Planning Manager This position will support a new 3-year grant focused on tribal-led sea otter reintroduction planning in Oregon. 🗓 Apply by: January 26, 2026 🔗 Full job description & application: www.elakhaalliance.org/employment/ #NowHiring #OceanJobs #Oregon

Welcome Paul Henson to our Board of Directors 🦦! Paul retired from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2022 after 30 years, most recently serving as State Supervisor of Oregon’s Fish and Wildlife Office, where he led statewide endangered species recovery and Northern Spotted Owl conservation.

It's never too early to plan ahead 📆! Join us on April 1st (6-7pm) at the Coos History Museum & Maritime Collections for a presentation with Elakha's Board President, Bob Bailey. www.ijpr.org/podcast/the-... #seaotters #coosbay #oregoncoast #oregon

📆 This year has been one of the most impactful yet for the Elakha Alliance. We expanded our outreach, strengthened partnerships, advanced restoration planning, and inspired thousands across Oregon and beyond. Dive into our impact report linked here 💙🦦

Sea stars right now: just clinging to rocks like, “I will not get swept away before 2026” ⭐️🪨😤 Same, buddy. Same. Here’s to holding on tight, staying resilient, and making it to the new year without getting pulled out by the tide. #oregoncoast #newyears #newyear #oregon #seastars #tidepools

✨ This season, we’re grateful for everyone who supports sea otter restoration in Oregon. Your dedication helps protect kelp forests, uplift coastal communities, and restore an essential species to its rightful home. Happy holidays from the Elakha Alliance!

Did you know the Oregon Coast is predominantly home to bull kelp forests, but every now and then, you might 👀 spot a strand of giant kelp washed up in the wrack line? This species is the fastest-growing algae on the planet, shooting up to 2 feet per day 🤯! #oregoncoast #kelp #elakhaalliance

🎥 Looking to impress your friends and family with some otterly awesome ocean facts this holiday season? Now’s the perfect time to dive into our YouTube channel! 🔗 www.youtube.com/c/ElakhaAlli... | #seaotters #ocean #marinescience #oregon #oregoncoast #seaotter #oceantrivia

Winter on the Oregon Coast is wild, dramatic, and full of life. Even in stormy seas, kelp forests below the surface keep the ecosystem steady. Imagine how much stronger they could be with sea otters back in the mix 🌿🦦. 📸: Oregon’s Adventure Coast | #oregoncoast #oregon #pnw

💜 Did you know sea otters are considered a keystone species? By preying on sea urchins, they help protect kelp forests - some of the most productive ecosystems on Earth. Restoring sea otters to Oregon means restoring balance. 📸: Ralph Pace | #seaotters #keystonespecies

#SeaOtter Webinar coming up on Tuesday featuring our latest Board Member, Dr. Shawn Larson 🦦 Sign up here: www.tinyurl.com/OYCwebinar Please note: This webinar will be held at 16:30 GMT 0 (8:30am Pacific) on Tuesday, December 16. A zoom link will be sent upon registration.

#SunflowerSeaStar restoration has reached an exciting new milestone 🤩! With the loss of both #seaotters and sunflower sea stars along our coast, the recovery of these keystone species is a powerful step toward restoring balance in our marine ecosystems. www.sunflowerstarlab.org/news/sunflow...

🩶 Wonderful news this week: A new bundle of joy, or shall we say a new calf, has been spotted traveling with K-Pod in Puget Sound! #pnw #orcas #Washington #killerwhale #orca #pugetsound www.king5.com/article/news...

The #Oregon Marine Reserves Takeover at #ThePortlandAquarium was a huge success, bringing together passionate ocean stewards from across the state 🪼. It was an inspiring day of collaboration, education, and community engagement - all in celebration of Oregon’s incredible ocean treasures.

🌊 Marine Reserves Day is coming to #ThePortlandAquarium this week! 🌊 📆 Friday, December 5th - 11am-3pm Dive into a day of discovery as we celebrate Oregon’s incredible marine reserves with an amazing lineup of partners who are protecting our coast from tidepools to the deep! #portland #oregon

🦦 This #GivingTuesday, help us bring #seaotters home to #Oregon. The Elakha Alliance’s work to restore a thriving population of sea otters along the #OregonCoast is only possible because of supporters like you. Thank you for making a positive impact! 💙 Donate: www.elakhaalliance.org/donate/

In 2024, Oregonians lit up with excitement when two live #seaotters were spotted off Cannon Beach. 🦦💙 For many, it felt like a glimpse into #Oregon’s past - a reminder of the vibrant coastal ecosystems that once thrived with these charismatic creatures. www.elakhaalliance.org/donate/

🌊🌿 Underwater forests are some of the most vital, yet overlooked, ecosystems on our planet. From towering #kelpforests swaying off our coasts to the lush meadows of #eelgrass in our #estuaries, these habitats are absolute powerhouses for ocean health. 📸: @green_waveco | #kelp #oregon #oregoncoast

Shout out to our friends at @fortgeorgebeer.bsky.social for the otterly amazing support 🦦

✨ Give a gift that gives back! ✨ When you shop through the Elakha Alliance online store this holiday season (www.elakhaalliance.org/elakha-merch/), you’re helping us take one more step toward restoring sea otters to the Oregon coast. #seaotters #blackfriday #shopsmall #nonprofit #seaotter #oregon

In the middle of November, a young humpback whale stranded near Yachats, and unfortunately was humanely euthanized despite rescue efforts. Tribal members, scientists, and community volunteers came together to mourn, learn, and honor its life through ceremony and necropsy work. #marinemammal #whale

Our retired #GivingTuesday designs from the past three years are officially back and ready for a limited-time encore 🤩💙🦦. These special-edition prints are available only through the end of December, w/ every purchase supporting #seaotter conservation! Shop: www.elakhaalliance.org/elakha-merch/

Did you know you can support sea otter conservation in Oregon by simply #recycling? ♻️ The Elakha Alliance is proud to partner with the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative's BottleDrop Give Blue Bag Program! Learn how: www.facebook.com/elakhaallian... #seaotters #oregon #oregoncoast #pnw

A big congrats to our partners at the @cincinnatizoo.bsky.social for FINALLY welcoming home two southern #seaotters 🦦! Our team has been working closely with their staff to educate them about #seaotter biology and their role as a #keystonespecies. spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/...

🌊 This past weekend, the annual State of the Coast conference brought researchers, scientists, students, agencies, and nonprofits together in #CoosBay to share the latest updates and insights on ocean research across Oregon. #oregoncoast #research #marinescience #seaotters #kelp #climatechange

#Art and #science are otterly powerful partners when it comes to #oceanconservation 💙🌊 Creative pieces like this transform science into something you can feel. They draw people in, spark curiosity, and make marine ecosystems more relatable and memorable. #seaotters #oregoncoast #oregon #sandart

🦦🍻 #Oregon businesses - want to make a splash for sea otters and ocean conservation? The Oregon Otter Beer Festival returns April 11, 2026, in #Portland for our 5th otter-ific year! 🎉 We're looking for sponsors & raffle donations - email [email protected] 📫 #seaotters #nonprofit #sponsorship

After presenting to the Oregon Sustainability Board, we got to explore one of the most stunning spots on the #Oregoncoast, the Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative. 🩵 We also met Oregon’s amazing Kid Governor, Rosie, whose passion for protecting our planet gave me so much #hope for the future! 🙌

The #IUCN just released the Second Edition of the Global Standard for Nature-Based Solutions, setting a new global benchmark for protecting and restoring ecosystems. 🦦 #Seaotters are a shining example of a nature-based solution! (conti...)

🌊 We’re heading to Coos Bay for the State of the Coast Conference next weekend! 🦦 Join the Elakha Alliance and hundreds of ocean-minded Oregonians on Nov 14-15, for weekend of inspiring talks, student research, and coastal collaboration. #oregoncoast #marinescience #oceanconservation #oregon

🚨 A new study has found alarmingly high levels of “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in dead sea otters along the Pacific Coast, with concentrations more than 3 x higher near urban and shipping hubs. phys.org/news/2025-11... #seaotters #seaotter #otter #marinescience #marinebiology #marinemammals

🦦 Chanel Hason from the @elakhaalliance.bsky.social and @mikebennettart.bsky.social were interviewed recently on the Ocean Science Radio Podcast discussing how the Portland Aquarium (the world's first cartoon aquarium) came to fruition. 🎤 Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... #portland

🌊 You asked, we listened! 🌊 Our retired limited-edition 💙 #GivingTuesday 💙 designs from the past 3 years are making a comeback - and they’re just as otterly adorable as ever! Get yours before they swim away again! ➡️ www.bonfire.com/store/elakha... #seaotters #otters #oceanconservation #nonprofit

New Ocean Science Radio episode! 🎨🌊 We visited the world's ONLY cartoon aquarium in downtown #Portland. Artist Mike Bennett + marine biologist Chanel Hason created an immersive ocean experience w/ 100+ hand-painted species, zero live animals, & maximum imagination. open.spotify.com/episode/5NQL...

From animatronic seagulls to scientifically-accurate sea otter tails (yes, length matters!), every detail was curated by marine biologist Chanel Hason of the @elakhaalliance.bsky.social. The result? Art that inspires conservation action and brings ocean education to everyone.

Big news is bubbling up tomorrow! 💙 Stay tuned for our #GivingTuesday reveal - it’s going to make a splash! #seaotters #seaotter #oregon #nonprofit #bignews #otters #ocean #conservation

🌊 Ripple Effects of Protection 🌊 A new economic analysis from @myodfw reveals that Oregon’s Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve is doing more than safeguarding sea life, it’s also boosting the local economy 🐠! myodfw.com/news/ripple-... #oregoncoast #oregon #pnw #marinereserves #ocean #kelp

🦦 Check out the latest edition of our RAFT Newsletter for all the exciting updates and highlights. Sign up 👉 elakhaalliance.org/get-involved/sign-up 🎃 Big thanks to the Oregon Zoo for sharing the best pumpkin-dunkin’ videos featuring their clever and charismatic sea otters! #seaotters #otters

🦦✨ Huge thanks to everyone who joined the 2025 Elakha Alliance Science Symposium! Missed a session or want to rewatch? All presentations are now live on YouTube 🎥👇 youtube.com/playlist?lis... #seaotters #otters #marinescience #ocean #wildlife #kelp #estuary #kelpforest #eelgrass #climatechange

🦦 TODAY - Springfield, OR Visit Oakshire Commons in Springfield (416 Main Street, Springfield, OR) for an Oakshire Inspires Fundraiser supporting Elakha Alliance on Monday October 27th from 11am-10pm. #springfield #eugene #oregon #seaotters #oakshirebrewing

🦦 The Elakha Alliance Science Symposium held virtually is TOMORROW, Monday October 27th! 🌊 We have an important schedule update to share: Due to the federal government shutdown, Heather Coletti from the National Park Service will be unable to present. Register: bit.ly/EAScience25 | #seaotters

Good News Alert: 🌊🌲Yesterday, Governor @tinakotek.bsky.social signed Executive Order 25-26 to prioritize and increase the pace and scale of adoption of climate resilient strategies into existing state programs to deliver benefits for communities and ecosystems. #climatechange #oregon #climate

✨The OG keystone species - #seastars! ✨ Before #keystonespecies became a buzzword, ecologist Robert Paine discovered the concept right here in the #PNW by studying sea stars. By eating mussels & #seaurchins, they create space for countless other marine creatures to flourish. 📸: Gretchen Kay Stuart

We’re honored to welcome the contributing authors of Sea Otter Conservation II: Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration to this year’s Elakha Alliance Science Symposium, where they’ll share the latest research and insights on #seaotter conservation. Register: www.elakhaalliance.org/event/2025-e...

@smithsonianmag.bsky.social published an article showcasing the ecological and cultural benefits for restoring these important marine mammals to their native range. We're honored to be included in the article as a #seaotter conservation org! www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu... #ocean #oregon

🎉 We’re just 1 WEEK away from the annual Elakha Alliance Science Symposium - happening Monday, October 27th from 9am–4pm PST! Join us virtually on Zoom to hear the latest updates in #seaotter conservation from experts around the world. 🌎 Register: bit.ly/EAScience25 | #seaotters #wildlife #oregon

#SeaOtters truly protect the family - serving as a crucial keystone species that keeps kelp forests and estuaries healthy, balanced, and resilient. These vital habitats are home to over 1,000 species that rely on the otters. 👀 We've got otter tees too: www.elakhaalliance.org/elakha-merch/ #swifties

Alright, now that sea otters are making waves thanks to our favorite musician, #TaylorSwift, help us spread the word that she could ‼️singlehandedly‼️ help fund the return of #seaotters to their 800-mile missing stretch of native habitat! 🦦💙

Today we’re proud to celebrate our Board Member, Robert Kentta, who has been honored with an #Indigenous Leadership Award from Ecotrust, a well-deserved recognition of his lifelong dedication to justice, cultural resilience, and renewal. Learn more about his award: ecotrust.org/robert-kentt...