Listen up, sea life enthusiasts and marine conservation nerds! The Monterey Bay Aquarium is dropping the ultimate naming challenge, and we’re here for it. 🦦

A stunning, sassy sea otter pup rescued near San Luis Obispo is about to get her official name - and YOU get to help choose. Talk about millennial participation goals! 💁‍♀️

Meet Our Fierce Aquatic Queen

This confident little lady was found as a three-week-old orphan and deemed unreleasable by wildlife experts. But instead of a sad story, she’s about to become a total marine conservation icon. The Aquarium’s sea otter team is offering three epic name options that basically scream “empowered feminist sea creature”.

The Name Game

Check out these killer options:

• Hazel: The “wisdom queen” name representing intelligence and cultural depth
• Opal: A colorful, playful option that literally sparkles
• Quinn: The badass name meaning “head” or “chief” - perfect for her confident vibe

Why This Matters

It’s not just about naming a cute critter. This otter will be a species ambassador, helping educate the public about sea otter conservation and potentially mentoring future orphaned pups through the aquarium’s surrogacy program. These marine mammals are crucial for maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems, protecting kelp forests, and basically being the environmental superheroes we need right now.

Voting is open for just 24 hours, so hop online and make your voice heard! Because naming an otter is basically saving the planet, right? 🌊🐾