Seals prove why theyre the dogs of the sea as they play with divers

By Deputy Chief EditorJune 10, 2019

217 1 minute read

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web
browser that
supports HTML5
video

A group of divers who made unlikely friends with sea lions and seals have shown just how dog-like the marine animals can be.

Cameraman William Drumm, 34, and fellow scuba fans Ryan Miller, Maxwel Hohn and Roseanne Keat, have experienced many memorable dives over the years.

But their most memorable came as they explored waters in Monterey, California and Vancouver, British Columbia.

The four friends were hounded by seals and sea lions, who were caught on camera playing with the group and acting more like dogs than fearsome marine predators.

William, who also an ocean photographer, recorded hilarious footage from some of his many dives with the playful sea lions and seals.

Pic by William Drumm/Caters News - Pictured: A group of avid divers have documented their fun and playful interactions with adorable sea lions and curious seals. Over the years, William Drumm, 34, and his passionate diving pals Ryan Miller, Maxwel Hohn and Roseanne Keat have experienced some truly memorable dives. Through exploring the waters of Monterey, California and Vancouver, British Columbia, the group have been hounded by and made friends with countless curious dogs of the sea. The avid scuba diver and ocean photographer has captured some hilarious footage of his encounters with curious, playful, and at times bothersome, sea lions and seals. From throwing rocks around the seabed like a dog with a stick, to playfully biting the divers heads, hands and fins, the playful pups and silly sea lions arent scared away easily. SEE CATERS COPY. — A mischievous seal plays with a divers camera (Picture: Caters News Agency)

William said: It is so much fun interacting with these amazing animals.

They are so intelligent and social and you can see them making decisions and figuring things out.

They behave so much like dogs, it really is something else.

The remarkable footage varies from the seals and sea lions bobbing on the sea surface lazily after eating to the mischievous animals nipping at and playing with the divers.