ROBERT POCKLINGTON, When seals want to play... (ANIMAL & NATURE 2023)

This friendly seal met us as we were freediving at Popes Eye, Victoria Australia. He came over to us as if we were just another seal and began playing with us in the water. We spent 15 minutes swimming, diving and rolling around together and sharing his company with care. These photos capture this memory, which was an experience I will never forget.

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