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Why is the sea otter's diet of seafood a problem with some of the fisherman?

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Sea otters, because of their eating habits, are considered a “keystone predator,” predators that keep the ecosystem balanced. ... When not enough otters are around to eat the sea urchins, the urchin colonies grow unchecked and “urchin barrens” increase.

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