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Sea otter bench: Pull up a seat

This sea otter bench is at the Seattle Aquarium. The 8-foot long bench was created by Pat McVay and installed in 2001.

It’s outdoors in a covered area. Over the years, the effects of the weather have added character to this sculpture.

Pull up a seat

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Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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