Are There Sea Otters in Maine?
It’s a simple Maine wildlife question: Do sea otters live here? No, the animal you spotted on the Maine coast while sea kayaking was not a sea otter. But there are otters in the sea in Maine! How’s that? We’ll explain. First up, what are otters? Otters members of the mustelid family, the same…
January 15, 2026
Seabirds to Spot While Paddling Coastal Maine
When you’re kayaking on the coast of Maine, you’ll be sharing the water not just with fellow paddlers, but a menagerie of wildlife, especially seabirds. Seabirds are birds that are adapted to marine environments, and spend much of their life foraging or breeding at sea. To help you get better acquainted with some of the…
July 25, 2024
A Paddler’s Guide to the Seals of Maine
A closer look at the most commonly spotted marine mammal on the Maine coast If you’ve been on the ocean in Maine, whether by paddle, oars, motor, or sail, you’ve probably spotted at least one seal. But did you know that Maine is home to four different kinds of seals? Some of these blubbery creatures…
July 18, 2024