Joe Johnston / The Tribune San Luis Obispo A record number of sea otters have flocked to Morro Bay this year. (Joe Johnston / San Luis Obispo Tribune) A record number of sea otters have flocked to Morro Bay this year. MORRO BAY CA MARCH Joe Johnston / The Tribune San Luis Obispo Sea otters are a familiar sight to locals in one of California's last working-class beach towns. (Joe Johnston / San Luis Obispo Tribune) Sea otters are a familiar sight to locals in one of California's last working-class beach towns. Gradually his body grew taut; his voice came in a sharp whisper: ‘Sea otters … sea OTTERS!’ ”It was worldwide news.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 27, 2017 09:56 UTC