Sea Otters & Kelp Forests: Elakha Interviewed on Rewildology Podcast
The Oregon coast is a rugged, untamed landscape, shaped by powerful waves and teeming with marine life. But one critical species is missing from this ecosystem – the sea otter.…
Steadfast in Our Mission: Navigating Change to Restore Oregon’s Sea Otters
A letter from Elakha Alliance's Executive Director, 11/11/24: Dear Elakha Alliance Friends and Supporters,I have taken some time to think about what the outcome of the recent election means for…
OMSI’s Science Pub Portland: Oregon’s Sea Otter Translocation – What Happened?
Sept 17, 7-9PM | Doors @ 6PM | Advance tickets recommended; $5 suggested donation In summers of 1970 and 1971, a total of 93 sea otters were flown from Amchitka…
We Welcome Brittany Blades to Elakha Board
We are thrilled to announce that Brittany Blades has joined the Elakha Alliance as our newest board member! Brittany is the Curator of Marine Mammals at Oregon Coast Aquarium. She has worked with sea otters…
Two Sea Otters Spotted in Cannon Beach, Oregon
The Elakha Alliance is excited to report the sighting of two sea otters at Ecola Point, Cannon Beach on June 28th, 2024. This is a significant event as there has…
Elakha Featured on Nonprofit Solutions Podcast
The Elakha Alliance was recently interviewed on the Charity Auctions Today Nonprofit Spotlight Podcast where they highlight organizations making a difference in our world. Tune in to discover the critical…
2023 Year in Review
2023 Year in Review Summary provided by Bob Bailey, Elakha Alliance Board President Condor Lessons On a lovely fall day in 2017, as the idea of returning sea otters to…
Mourning the Loss of CTCLUSI Chief Doc Slyter, Elakha Board Member
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Chief Doc Slyter, Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI), who has been a valued member…
Deep Dive into Oregon’s 1970-71 Sea Otter Translocation (7.11.23, Coos Bay)
Register for presentation! In summers of 1970 and 1971, a total of 93 sea otters were flown from Amchitka Island, Alaska, to Port Orford and Coos Bay for release into…
Deep Dive into Oregon’s 1970-71 Sea Otter Translocation (7.10.23, Port Orford)
Register for presentation! In summers of 1970 and 1971, a total of 93 sea otters were flown from Amchitka Island, Alaska, to Port Orford and Coos Bay for release into…
Restoring Oregon’s Sea Otter Population (6/21/23) – Nehalem, OR
Join us for an in-person presentation on Wednesday June 21st, at 5:30pm, at the Nehalem County Recreation District.The capacity is 40 people, so please only RSVP if you are 100%…
Webinar: Reintroductions and Other Conservation Translocations w/ Dr. Philip Seddon (5/11/23)
Join the Elakha Alliance and Defenders of Wildlife for a joint webinar entitled: Reintroduction and Other Conservation Translocations. We are honored to have Dr. Philip Seddon, a renowned expert on wildlife…
OMSI After Dark: Surf & Sand (7/27/22)
Stop by our table at OMSI After Dark and learn about sea otters! Join us on Wednesday, July 27th from 6-10pm to explore the science of surf, sand, and sunsets,…
Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve, Port Orford, OR. Photo by Patrick Webste.r
Art on the Beach – Lincoln City, OR (7/17/22)
We've partnered with the Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative for their 2nd Annual Art on the Beach! To celebrate one of the world's rare biospheric reserves, scientists, artists, and the public…
Elakha Alliance Seeks an Executive Director
We are pleased to announce that the Elakha Alliance is searching for our first Executive Director. This position will play a key role to furthering the efforts of the Elakha…
Sharing Space with Sea Otters: A Case Study of Coexistence in a Crowded World (3/29/22)
Balancing Sea Otter & Human Interactions The Elakha Alliance is thrilled to invite Sea Otter Savvy's Founder and Director, Gena Bentall, and Science Communication Director, Heather Barrett, to tell the…
Sea Otter Awareness Week Presentation (9/24/21)
Learn About the Cultural Importanceof Sea Otters in the Pacific Northwest It is hard to appreciate the historical, cultural, and ecological significance of a species that disappeared from Oregon’s coastal…
Celebrate Sea Otter Moms this Mother’s Day
Sea otter moms are heroes, raising their pups on their own without the help of males or other females. Immediately after giving birth, a sea otter spends hours fluffing and…
