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What do sea otters eat besides sea urchins?
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A sea otter (Enhydra lutris) eating a crab.
In addition to sea urchins, sea otters consume a variety of other marine prey. Their diet primarily includes crabs and various types of shellfish, such as clams and abalones. They also eat fish.12
When feeding, sea otters often use rocks as tools to break open the shells of their prey while floating on their backs.12