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CBS News
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Name of newest Shedd Aquarium sea otter revealed
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium has revealed the name of its newest sea otter. Ladies and gentlemen meet: Jade. Her new name honors Jade Cove, a popular diving spot just south of Monterey in California. Formerly known as Otter 937, Jade came to the Shedd in May after the aquarium returned rescued otters Suri and Willow to the Aquarium of the Pacific in California. Jade also made her public debut on exhibit at the Abbott Oceanarium. Staff at the Shedd said she is doing well in her new temporary home, and has met other rescued otters there including Luna and Watson. The Shedd caretakers have described her as "inquisitive but also calm and confident." The staff hopes she may be able to be a surrogate mom for other rescued otters at some point in the future.
CBS News
23-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Only two days left to vote on a name for the Shedd Aquarium's newest sea otter
There are only two days left to vote on the name of the Shedd Aquarium's newest sea otter. Through June 25, there will be an on-site vote near the sea otter habitat in the Abbott Oceanarium. The newest otter is currently known as "Otter 937." Aquarium visitors can vote on their favorite name from a list created by the caretakers at Shedd. The list of names on the ballot was not releaed. Shedd Aquarium In May, the Shedd welcomed "Otter 937" after returning rescued otters Suri and Willow to the Aquarium of the Pacific in California. Shedd officials said Sea otters are an endangered species, and although the species is federally protected, sea otters remain at risk.
