The shedd aquarium family is heartbroken as we say goodbye to mari, one of our beloved northern sea otters. she died wednesday, feb. 7, around 6 p.m., from complications following surgery to remove several tumors in her reproductive tract.. First, sea otters are two to three times the size of river otters � and, when at the water�s surface, they float on their backs, while river otters swim belly down like most animals. next, the tail of a sea otter is short and flattened; a river otter�s tail is long and pointed.. Symbolically adopt an otter and receive a gift otter plush, toy bottle, sea otter rescue information and more! your support helps the aquarium�s mission and top-quality animal care. your support helps the aquarium�s mission and top-quality animal care..
Learn more about the threats facing sea otters and the around-the-clock care shedd gives rescued pups like ellie (aka pup 719). �karen furnweger, web editor. the shedd family was heartbroken to say goodbye to beloved sea otter mari on feb 8, 2018. mari came to shedd as a rescued pup and found a lifetime home at the aquarium.. Pup 719 is the latest rescued otter to find a permanent home at shedd aquarium after being rescued by officials at the monterey bay aquarium. rescued at carmel beach in carmel, california, pup 719. Shedd aquarium, a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, gratefully acknowledges the sustaining contributions of the people of chicago, state of illinois and chicago park district. shedd is an accredited member of the association of zoos and aquariums, a smithsonian affiliate, and humane conservation certified by american humane..
