Sonoma State Biology Professor Brent Hughes and his otter research are featured in a newly released episode of the documentary series "Changing Seas,” produced by Florida PBS.
Hughes was filmed in March for “California Sea Otters: Life on the Edge,” which has this program description: “The threatened southern sea otter is a voracious predator that needs to eat 25% of its body weight a day to survive. Dedicated experts study this endearing marine weasel to ensure its longtime survival along California’s coast.”
The episode can be viewed now on changingseas.tv, and its YouTube channel as well as on pbs.org. Hughes' interview begins 13 minutes into the show.
Hughes' research on otters attracted international attention after being published as the cover article of Nature journal’s February 1 issue, headlined “Significant Otters.”
About Changing Seas
For the past 16 years, “Changing Seas” has taken viewers on exciting adventures to the heart of our blue planet. The series goes to sea with scientists, giving audiences a firsthand look at how oceanographers and other experts study earth’s last frontier. Produced by South Florida PBS, “Changing Seas” has aired on 95% of public television stations in the U.S. and in more than 39 countries. The series is distributed by American Public Television.