Why are California sea otters going extinct?

The California sea otter population is not currently going extinct. According to the latest population estimate, there are approximately 3,000 sea otters in California, which is more than double the population size observed in the early 1990s. While the California sea otter population has faced significant declines in the past due to factors such as overhunting and habitat loss, conservation efforts have been successful in reversing the decline and helping the population to recover.