23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
A sea otter getting wet behind the ears in Alaska

Whilst on a trip to Seward Alaska, we saw this beautiful otter diving for sea urchin, then floating whilst snacking on them. It was just off the coast of Seward.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2025
Date Uploaded: 09.2025
Photo Location: Seward, Al, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-7RM5
Copyright: © Andrew Dunshee