Sea Otter Foundation & Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization fundraising for sea otter research, conservation & education. We give yearly funding grants to benefit the recovery of the sea otter (Enhydra lutris). Ensuring the survival and recovery of sea otters (Enhydra lutris) in their habitats by building funds to support research, conservation and education. We focus on enhancing the ability of researchers, scientists, zoological facilities, universities and nonprofits to explore range-wide sea otter ecological studies, educational conservation programs, science and technology advancements as they relate to the sea otter. Additionally, the Foundation educates the general public – locally, nationally and internationally - on the importance and need for sea otter conservation.