Sea Otters

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**Sweatshirts are 6" larger in chest size than the t-shirts** "We otter protect the oceans!" Sea otters are a keystone species of kelp forests in the North Pacific Ocean, controlli ng the populations of sea urchins that would otherwise destroy the kelp. Otters are very intelligent and playful, and demonstrate tool use by using rocks to open shells; they have even been known to have favorite rocks that they use time and time again. These adorable animals were once nearly hunted to extirpation from the Americas for their thick, waterproof fur, but better regulation and reintroduction programs have regrown their numbers. They are currently seen as competition by shellfish fishermen, whose target catch overlaps with the diet of otters, but this presents a conundrum as without sea otters, shellfish habitat would degrade. Fishermen must learn to coexist with sea otters, as without them kelp forest ecosystems would collapse. Wear this incredibly cute shirt to show your dedication to sea otter conservation and commitment to the mantra written beneath the otters. Artwork by William BrooksMATERIALS:HEAVYWEIGHT : 100% COTTONBRAND : GILDANMADE IN : NICARAGUAORGANIC : 100% COTTONBRAND : ECONSCIOUSMADE IN : MEXICOSWEATSHIRT : 90% COTTON / 10% POLYESTERBRAND : GILDANMADE IN : EL SALVADOR OR HONDURASLONGSLEEVE : 100% COTTONBRAND : GILDANMADE IN : HONDURAS Design # 1488P 1488T 1488S 1488R Show more