Vivvo CMS 4.1 PRI: Public Radio International http://www.pri.org/ &copy;2010 Spoonlabs d.o.o. PRI: Public Radio International http://www.pri.org/files.php?file=rss_682409203.gif http://www.pri.org/ Scientist discover critical role sea otter play in climate change http://www.pri.org/stories/science/environment/scientist-discover-critical-role-sea-otter-play-in-climate-change-11541.html Environment Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Sea otters are popular stars at the local zoo, but they might also be important tools in the battle to combat climate change. New research shows the cuddly little creatures have a big job in keeping kelp forests alive and well and removing carbon from our atmosphere. Suzanne Environment Fri, 28 Sep 2012 23:59:23 -0500 A mistake- &quot;killer <span class="italic">otters</span>&quot; in the 6th paragraph. Also no mention of humans harvesting otters for pelts. <br /> Were killer whales so-called because they were killers of whales? PRI: Public Radio International