Finally I got this creature,  whatever it is to cooperate.  It  was  being  coy the  whole  time,  but this shot should  make it identifiable. Several  other folks here at the conference also thought it  was a sea otter. Since it's somewhat uncommon to see, I'm kind  of excited. Again, if anyone has better id.  abilities pls weigh in.

Conference is  pretty much over for me.  It's  pack up, airport, home.  Well  worth the trip.