Among the waving eelgrass and shifting waters of Elkhorn Slough in California floats one very happy sea otter named Mixy.

Mixy has the perfect collection of treasures tucked into her pocket: a just-right rock, a smiling shell, even an extra snack. But when another otter swims close and asks to borrow something, Mixy isn’t so sure. After all, it’s her perfect tool. 

Soon, she discovers that the perfect tool isn’t just for helping yourself; it might be even more powerful when it’s shared.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they dive into the playful, splashy world of sea otters, where tools, teamwork, and tiny pockets make a big difference.

Kids will discover:

• How sea otters use tools (yes—real tools!)
• What makes sea otter fur the thickest in the animal kingdom
• How sea otters are made for a life in the water
• Why sea otters are a keystone species in their ecosystem

Keep exploring:

• Download a sea otter coloring sheet 
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Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:

• The Sea Otter (National Geographic Kids) 
• Sea Otter (Monterey Bay Aquarium) 
• 10 facts you otter know about sea otters (WWF) 
• Watch: Sea otters have pockets (Oceana)