This episode of Curry Café, hosted by Ray Gary and Rick McNamer, features Kyle Motley, Coastal Community Coordinator for the Elakha Alliance, and retired marine biologist Bill Gorham. This week’s topic of discussion is the effort to reintroduce sea otters to the Oregon Coast after over a century of absence. They explore the ecological importance of sea otters as keystone predators, their role in maintaining marine ecosystem balance, and the challenges of reintroduction, including past failures, human disturbances, and concerns from local fisheries. Broader environmental issues like climate change, ocean acidification, and marine heatwaves are also addressed, highlighting their impact on marine life and ecosystems. The episode emphasizes the need for collaboration among scientists, conservationists, and communities to ensure the success of sea otter reintroduction.

Hosts: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer; Producers: Ray Gary, Rick McNamer

Intro and end music by Kat Liddell. Used with permission.

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