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Juvenile Steller sea lions are curious and playful. When I was diving at Norris Rocks in British Columbia, I watched large groups of them appear seemingly out of nowhere. They are good at holding their breath but still need to breathe air and would often go to the surface for a breath as a group before descending again. One day I was observing the behavior of a group in the water and I realized I might have the opportunity to capture an image that I had dreamed of. In this moment, everything came together. I took this photo directly upward as they were descending toward me and was able to capture the group inside of Snell’s window showcasing their curiosity and energy. Steller sea lions are listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. I hope this image inspires people to want to protect them.

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