Swimming With Wild Seals For 20 Years 🦭

Ben has been diving with seals for the last 20 years. His interactions with them are so heartwarming!
Thanks to Ben for the incredible footage!
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  • @darkstatehk
    @darkstatehk Жыл бұрын

    Seems you've received a Seal of approval for your hospitality and kindness.

  • @gildedpeahen876

    @gildedpeahen876

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh, you! 😂🖤

  • @KougaJ7

    @KougaJ7

    Жыл бұрын

    Approval of seal leads to seal of approval.

  • @bri_____

    @bri_____

    Жыл бұрын

    You're barking!

  • @RS54321

    @RS54321

    Жыл бұрын

    love it!!

  • @Dermeister009

    @Dermeister009

    Жыл бұрын

    SHakes head.. no.. no bad stop.

  • @madaboutsnooker147
    @madaboutsnooker1472 жыл бұрын

    Literally ... Underwater...Doggos

  • @18yearsoldnot

    @18yearsoldnot

    Жыл бұрын

    But much more friendly…

  • @ericthompson3982

    @ericthompson3982

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup.

  • @Trgn

    @Trgn

    Жыл бұрын

    They are sea bears 😂

  • @ramspace

    @ramspace

    Жыл бұрын

    Seals have mannerisms of a dog. Amazing.

  • @bitrage.

    @bitrage.

    Жыл бұрын

    Lmao!! Exactly what I was gonna say

  • @AsherIsbrucker
    @AsherIsbrucker9 ай бұрын

    I was on the same dive boat as Ben a couple of years ago in the Farne Islands, near Scotland. Soon as he jumped in the water, the seals came right up to him as if he was their owner and they missed him. They seemed to recognise him and were so comfortable around him. That got my hopes up, but when I got in the water the seals were curious but kept their distance for the most part. Goes to show they really do remember him (plus he's an experienced diver so doesn't scare off the seals like beginners do with jerky movements and lots of bubbles). He also volunteered to unclog the boat motor when it got jammed up with kelp. Thanks Ben!

  • @deliotech8

    @deliotech8

    6 ай бұрын

    From Brazil: Touching!

  • @yabeeba_com

    @yabeeba_com

    6 ай бұрын

    owner? typical humans and their superiority complex. maybe they just see each other as friends.

  • @rozeywings1380

    @rozeywings1380

    5 ай бұрын

    That’s incredible! I hope he sees your comment :)

  • @surfwriter8461

    @surfwriter8461

    3 ай бұрын

    I suspect that the seals were extremely sensitive in their reading of Ben and you, so that they could feel from him a certain vibe of safety and trustworthiness as well as caring. So they probably gravitated to him as someone they immediately felt was a human they wanted to interact with. As you suggest, the movements and subtle cues of someone less comfortable with them in the water could keep them feeling somewhat wary.

  • @mutteringmale

    @mutteringmale

    Ай бұрын

    Yep...I noticed in the video one tiny instance where he moved his right hand a little quicker than normal and the seal coming up veered away, not in panic or anything, just in caution. I'm a long time free diver and scuba diver/snorkeler and I learned very early on that if I move slow, steady and consistent all sorts of sea life will appear, from morays to nurse sharks hiding under a ledge and lobsters waving their long antennas at me.

  • @augustinaspinoula
    @augustinaspinoula9 ай бұрын

    I LOVE seals. Those warm eyes... So much love there. Thank you for the beautiful video.

  • @lazersly
    @lazersly Жыл бұрын

    "They seem to understand what's my equipment and what's me." That's one of the most fascinating things I've noticed watching animal interaction videos. They seem to understand clothing and equipment. Animals seem to be more intelligent than we give them credit for.

  • @PsychologicalApparition

    @PsychologicalApparition

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m honestly shocked that people don’t realize that animals know what is alive or not 😅 They have all these senses for a reason: they aren’t rocks 😂😂 I hope you continue to learn about animals 👍 They’ll surprise you all day.

  • @jewellllll

    @jewellllll

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes ♥️ They're wonderful. We definitely underestimate animals.

  • @jasondashney

    @jasondashney

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PsychologicalApparition "I’m honestly shocked that people don’t realize that animals know what is alive or not" Animals have no frame of reference for clothing nor equipment, so I don't think it's weird people are shocked when animals can tell the difference. Even smarter animals like dogs are complete morons. We've all seen footage of a "smart" dog trying to bring a stick through an entrance that is narrower than the stick, and the dog will just keep smacking into it.

  • @PsychologicalApparition

    @PsychologicalApparition

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jasondashney You’re talking about an animal which has been enslaved, domesticated and ultimately altered from the wild state. We confine dogs and feed them processed foods: of course they will not exist to the full will of their senses. But The fact that you described an animal of our own environment whilst dismissing the entirety of the animal kingdom proves the ignorance I previously stated. And to again, counteract the argument… Have you known humans??? Why do you think we put warning labels on everything? I can guarantee you that animals in the wild are a step above us in brains. They coexist with what gives them life: we destroy our future livelihoods… who is the smart one?

  • @dona4him942

    @dona4him942

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking maybe they're really curious what he looks like without the mask and suit because they simply want to know what their new found friend really looks like. It's true, they are way more clever than we have given them credit for. But I also believe all of that is changing over time. Oh I just love them!!! 😂👍🏻

  • @bear4045
    @bear404510 ай бұрын

    Watching two seals holding embracing one another like an old couple dancing to an oldie truly melted my heart.

  • @RespectAllGirlz

    @RespectAllGirlz

    10 ай бұрын

    like a young couple

  • @sharonhamilton1448

    @sharonhamilton1448

    6 ай бұрын

    That was a parent and child

  • @anchorpoint3631

    @anchorpoint3631

    5 ай бұрын

    "I only have eyes for you..."

  • @ileanamoldoveanu2005

    @ileanamoldoveanu2005

    3 ай бұрын

    Please sign and spread the Mari Ohara Petition. You can easily search it on this portal. Save the seals in Norway. They shoot them!!!

  • @riveramnell143
    @riveramnell1433 ай бұрын

    It’s always amazing to see an animal capable of incredible violence (grey seals are fantastic hunters) being so gentle. It shows thought and intelligence, proving yet again that animals are not stupid or killing machines. I love when sharks behave the same way. Great video.

  • @Sheri_J
    @Sheri_JАй бұрын

    These seals holding his hands and embracing one another...serms like they have so much sense. There is more to animals then we understand❣️🥹

  • @hannagg9365
    @hannagg936510 ай бұрын

    A seal is just an underwater dog…. Same level of infinite cuteness!

  • @Michael-ut6zb

    @Michael-ut6zb

    5 ай бұрын

    They are not related to dogs they are very different a dog could never live in the ocean. Not sure how could mistake a seal for a dog but that's incorrect

  • @elvisionario9466

    @elvisionario9466

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Michael-ut6zbshe meant how both behave, not if the animals are related

  • @Pinkywinky352

    @Pinkywinky352

    5 ай бұрын

    he literally says in the video, that seals are mistaken as "sea dogs", they are more related to bears 5:57

  • @antonydecosta6262

    @antonydecosta6262

    5 ай бұрын

    Cuteness killed Bin Laden !

  • @Cute_Maxi

    @Cute_Maxi

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Michael-ut6zb woosh

  • @jeffk1482
    @jeffk148210 ай бұрын

    That’s unbelievably beautiful. Like he said, “to have a wild animal holding your hand, looking in your eyes…” I think time WOULD stop.

  • @celestetheariesdorsey952

    @celestetheariesdorsey952

    5 ай бұрын

    💯💯💯

  • @dentontxflatearthguy2903

    @dentontxflatearthguy2903

    Ай бұрын

    It was a beautiful moment until he went full Dolly on the covid stuff.

  • @ryan_raus

    @ryan_raus

    Ай бұрын

    @@dentontxflatearthguy2903 I thought that was cool that he spent his time running a vaccination center during peak COVID, it didn’t ruin the mood at all

  • @user-ck9lk6zm3h
    @user-ck9lk6zm3h9 ай бұрын

    The seals faces resembles that of puppies! So adorable . Just beautiful. It shows how wonderful our fellow creatures are..

  • @user-we2gd5di3w

    @user-we2gd5di3w

    5 ай бұрын

    😮❤❤❤

  • @Indigo51972

    @Indigo51972

    Ай бұрын

    I call my dog a seal. He is dark. But has the cutest dark eyes and eye lashes.

  • @QuanNguyen-bk4pn
    @QuanNguyen-bk4pn2 ай бұрын

    Can't imagine why anyone could dislike something this warm and precious

  • @marksmith1597
    @marksmith1597 Жыл бұрын

    The way the seals look at this man in his eyes.... You can tell they are content with his presence. I never thought I would need this but this video made my day.

  • @jasondashney

    @jasondashney

    Жыл бұрын

    This is one of those videos to go back to when you are having a rough day.

  • @cheekymonkeygirl3378

    @cheekymonkeygirl3378

    Жыл бұрын

    Omg. That made my day! 😢

  • @RespectAllGirlz

    @RespectAllGirlz

    10 ай бұрын

    I too prefer watching videos instead of living a real life

  • @whateverforever5910

    @whateverforever5910

    9 ай бұрын

    @@RespectAllGirlz oh shut up🤣

  • @sharonhamilton1448

    @sharonhamilton1448

    6 ай бұрын

    Same

  • @suzettecooper382
    @suzettecooper382 Жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful. It shows how wonderful our fellow creatures are.

  • @soulfulfool

    @soulfulfool

    Жыл бұрын

    sea dogs :D

  • @GUULLIVER

    @GUULLIVER

    Жыл бұрын

    Not all "fellow creatures"! Try this with a wild Bengal or Siberian Tiger and see what happens. You will quickly find out how wonderful they are. 🤣

  • @williamM-18

    @williamM-18

    Жыл бұрын

    No, it shows how nuts people can be!

  • @lebronjamesharden3958

    @lebronjamesharden3958

    Жыл бұрын

    until an orca eats it

  • @beniwalimurica1711

    @beniwalimurica1711

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lebronjamesharden3958 Or a human, unfortunately.

  • @palmer491
    @palmer4915 ай бұрын

    The way this man speaks about his experience diving with seals is so beautiful. It sounds like a profound, spiritual experience.

  • @whateverforever5910
    @whateverforever59109 ай бұрын

    They're literally sea puppers!

  • @DocTheNotable

    @DocTheNotable

    Ай бұрын

    Not quite but i get the idea

  • @yiandrea84
    @yiandrea84 Жыл бұрын

    Wow they are so affectionate! The interaction between the seal and doctor was as if they had known each other for a long time. This was endearing to watch, I had a smile on my face the whole time.

  • @arjunab6167

    @arjunab6167

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here. The smile came naturally by feeling the love in their interaction.

  • @CapitaineCrabe

    @CapitaineCrabe

    Жыл бұрын

    I live with seal too in France, they are very very curious in particular when you fish ahahaha

  • @mikederasmo7621

    @mikederasmo7621

    Жыл бұрын

    spot on !! what you just said!

  • @KerrieRedgate
    @KerrieRedgate Жыл бұрын

    Don’t they have lovely eyes. What gentle souls. You stroke them and they stroke you back, that’s real kindness. They can obviously sense your energy. Thank you for this gorgeous video!

  • @OlgaSmirnova1

    @OlgaSmirnova1

    10 ай бұрын

    They do have lovely eyes, the si not have souls though

  • @BlackTourmaline25

    @BlackTourmaline25

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@OlgaSmirnova1humans have no souls either

  • @1YnsLilTay

    @1YnsLilTay

    10 ай бұрын

    @@OlgaSmirnova1 who told u that a seal? 😂

  • @MG-pj2oo

    @MG-pj2oo

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@PurpleRain602 you are the kind of ignorant that haunts my nightmares. As if you have any idea what it means to have a soul, and even more laughable that you think you know who does and doesn't possess one. A smart person would deduce that since humans are animals just like every other creature on earth... if humans have souls, animals do too. I can only imagine you're 9 years old or developmentally disabled to make such an uninformed stupid comment. But ignorant attitudes like yours are what make most animal's lives on this planet a living hell. So for that, I hope you one day experience being regarded with just the same apathy that creates the cruelty animals endure.

  • @katiedotson704
    @katiedotson7049 ай бұрын

    I think my heart would explode with joy and the laughter of my soul would reverberate through time and space to the far ends of the universe.

  • @dabrams84
    @dabrams842 ай бұрын

    "Any interaction has to be 100% on their terms." It's great that he warns about wildlife and respecting their space.

  • @AleenaLearner

    @AleenaLearner

    28 күн бұрын

    And women, really

  • @wwondertwin
    @wwondertwin2 жыл бұрын

    Surprise: mammals of the sea are just as curious and playful as mammals of the land.

  • @EcoCentrist

    @EcoCentrist

    Жыл бұрын

    lets start a petition to rename seals to "sea dogs"

  • @iambiggus

    @iambiggus

    Жыл бұрын

    @@EcoCentrist I second that. Although, what would dolphins be then?

  • @androyus

    @androyus

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@iambiggus Dolphins are Sea Chimps. They *love* sex.

  • @tulenik71

    @tulenik71

    Жыл бұрын

    @@EcoCentrist in German, seal is Seehund, literally "sea dog".

  • @alphasiera1757

    @alphasiera1757

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tulenik71 😂😂😂

  • @brocktoon8
    @brocktoon8 Жыл бұрын

    Such intelligent and soulful beings. May they stay safe from us.

  • @HashiAkitaPuppy

    @HashiAkitaPuppy

    10 ай бұрын

    The way to keep them safe is to keep them wild and not "make friends" with them. This guy is doing a great disservice.

  • @LionRVC1987

    @LionRVC1987

    10 ай бұрын

    @@HashiAkitaPuppy lol, please.

  • @elitegaming49

    @elitegaming49

    10 ай бұрын

    @@HashiAkitaPuppy If you actually think that, then you must think everyone you know in real life is a massive piece of shit. Everyone. And you should be fixing them.

  • @shiloallard9790

    @shiloallard9790

    10 ай бұрын

    @@HashiAkitaPuppyI doubt he’s gonna make them domesticated

  • @khaledmoussa2640

    @khaledmoussa2640

    10 ай бұрын

    @@HashiAkitaPuppy you're doing everything you can to dissaprove humans, quite cringe of you

  • @Mr.Nefarioussness
    @Mr.Nefarioussness9 ай бұрын

    That scene with the 2 seals together is mesmerizing

  • @emmabovary1228
    @emmabovary12283 ай бұрын

    Your video has literally moved my soul. It’s really amazing and moving.

  • @mb5612
    @mb5612 Жыл бұрын

    Looking at their eyes, and at the way they close their eyes when getting petted and rubbed, really does remind of us of dog behavior. What a great experience!

  • @SvendleBerries

    @SvendleBerries

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah. Thats why a lot of people I know refer to them as "sea doggos" lol

  • @paperstarsinglassjars

    @paperstarsinglassjars

    11 ай бұрын

    apparently they were once related

  • @777Electric

    @777Electric

    11 ай бұрын

    @@paperstarsinglassjars They're still somewhat related. Both are in the Caniformia suborder - which includes canines (and dogs), bears, seals, mustelids and raccoons. So they're more closely related to dogs than they are to animals in the Feliformia suborder; like cats, hyenas, civets and mongooses.

  • @Stierenkloot

    @Stierenkloot

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@SvendleBerriesthey are called seadogs in Dutch

  • @SvendleBerries

    @SvendleBerries

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Stierenkloot Yeah, I like the literalism of the Dutch language. Aardappel (earth apple) for potato comes to mind.

  • @lowellirish
    @lowellirish Жыл бұрын

    How beautiful. This really made my night! I get visited yearly by hummingbirds. This year I forgot to replenish their liquid, and was told...in a very DIRECT way, by one as he hovered 3" from my nose for 7 or 8 seconds ....to fill it up NOW! Which I did. After I did this, he drank, and then came BACK to face me again....As if to say "Thank You!" Blew my mind!!

  • @youre.right.

    @youre.right.

    Жыл бұрын

    Instead of saying thank you, he said “don’t make me remind you again next time human”

  • @nostromo7928

    @nostromo7928

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm sure that hummingbird WAS thanking you. Kindness is a universal language. 🙂

  • @yvettekastur4795

    @yvettekastur4795

    Жыл бұрын

  • @suecoates8313
    @suecoates83137 ай бұрын

    Thank you…that was so lovely!🩷

  • @kevinsnyder8448
    @kevinsnyder84483 ай бұрын

    This video literally gave me goose bumps. They are Sooo intelligent and thinking many thoughts simultaneously and this guy knows they could rip him to shreds in seconds but yet they are curiously playful and as gentle as can be. Truly amazing ❤

  • @chrisr7597
    @chrisr7597 Жыл бұрын

    Seeing the seal pet the doctor at the end was priceless.

  • @glennchua9043

    @glennchua9043

    10 ай бұрын

    Be a good boy

  • @Bella-fz9fy

    @Bella-fz9fy

    10 ай бұрын

    Giving him a good scratch.Very thoughtful of the seal😅

  • @dougshort3821
    @dougshort3821 Жыл бұрын

    Yesterday I was trying to describe to my wife what it's like to dive with seals and today I found this video. Perfect timing. I've dived with seals in The Farnes, Calf Sound in Orkney, Loch Long and many other places and it's just magical. I once had a seal grabbing my fins on a night dive in Loch Long at around 30 Mtrs. and couldn't work out what was happening at first. Scary but fun.

  • @ajinkyapose1619

    @ajinkyapose1619

    Жыл бұрын

    Not timing but It's your electronic devices listen over your conversation 😉

  • @jz4057

    @jz4057

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ajinkyapose1619 how else would Alexa be answering if not listening constantly. At this point i just assume I’m being watched and listened 24/7 😂

  • @ajinkyapose1619

    @ajinkyapose1619

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jz4057 that's why I only said it is not timing.

  • @heralioprasmo3929
    @heralioprasmo39298 ай бұрын

    The Seals love you because you are a WONDERFUL PERSON...

  • @francescaagosti4692
    @francescaagosti46928 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤no words only ..emotions, thank you special man ,this creature are incredibile incredibile

  • @WorldDoorStep
    @WorldDoorStep2 жыл бұрын

    This man is legend. Just what I needed today, great post. I swam with seal lions in the Galápagos Islands last month and it really was spectacular

  • @TheView123456

    @TheView123456

    2 жыл бұрын

    May I know where did you go in the Galápagos Islands? Thats one of my dream destinations!

  • @WorldDoorStep

    @WorldDoorStep

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheView123456 Santa Cruz, they have tours everywhere. I believe we did the Island 360 tour where we got to swim with sharks and Sea lions

  • @TheView123456

    @TheView123456

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WorldDoorStep Thats sounds wonderful! Thank you so much for your help :)

  • @HappyTheOrdinaryCat

    @HappyTheOrdinaryCat

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WorldDoorStep please give me a job that I can live luxuriously like that 😭

  • @lenny108

    @lenny108

    Жыл бұрын

    Are these leopard seals?

  • @susanmartin3762
    @susanmartin3762 Жыл бұрын

    I've never seen anything like this in my life. I SCUBA and free dive. I've seen all kinds of underwater mammals but not like this! They LOVE YOU!! You can tell! The one letting you scratching his belly just melted me! 🥰The hand holding experience must just put you at the heart of our creator, ya know. A human connecting with a wild and very intelligent animal is ALWAYS a joy to watch. Thankyou for sharing this with me....well... with us. All of us!🤗

  • @KerrieRedgate

    @KerrieRedgate

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SusanKay- Yes, that was true kindness from the seal. Just amazing.

  • @Axqu7227

    @Axqu7227

    Жыл бұрын

    “Whoa, look at this thing! Why is it covered in all this stuff? Hey… it’s got a kind of flipper. I wonder if it’ll hold my flipper- holy shit, it squeezed! I’m gonna squeeze back! This is so cool! Hey guys come look at the friendly land-thing! I wonder if I can get it to scratch my back…”

  • @elainewong8679

    @elainewong8679

    Жыл бұрын

    More beautifully and succinctly said.

  • @giantidiot31

    @giantidiot31

    Жыл бұрын

    The one that swam over him and was knocking on his head with its "knuckles" was the funniest one for me.

  • @BlackTourmaline25

    @BlackTourmaline25

    10 ай бұрын

    lol sucks to be you i guess

  • @sabarinath4524
    @sabarinath45244 ай бұрын

    That hug is the cutest thing I’ve seen in a long time 😢😢😢❤

  • @yep9710
    @yep97109 ай бұрын

    What a gorgeous clip. The reluctancy, the modesty and the wisdom. Lessons in life.

  • @PhiLLyPhiLLz
    @PhiLLyPhiLLz10 ай бұрын

    You could see that they are actually smiling and having fun by their facial expressions. So awesome and wholesome. 😊

  • @artful1967

    @artful1967

    8 ай бұрын

    don't anthropomorphise them

  • @tia904

    @tia904

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes, they look relaxed and comfortable... Complete trust.

  • @tia904

    @tia904

    8 ай бұрын

    @@artful1967 Body language exists, for all species, not a smile, but even with reptiles, one can see if they are stressed, or they know they can relax. We also underestimate how much animals respond to humans. For ex a trapped bird I was trying to extricate but it would not let me. It's heart was racing so fast, but as soon as I spoke softly, his heart immediately slowed down... We don't know animals, we are never taught... All we hear is we are smarter than they are...

  • @Mythraen

    @Mythraen

    6 ай бұрын

    No, you do not see that. Stop anthropomorphizing animals. Their faces do not work like ours.

  • @Mythraen

    @Mythraen

    6 ай бұрын

    @@tia904 You are correct, but it is not relevant to OP's comment, and the comment you're replying to is objecting to that comment.

  • @maxstell9678
    @maxstell9678 Жыл бұрын

    0:18 that's just the cutest underwater bear I've ever seen :)

  • @Abdullah-uv2pv

    @Abdullah-uv2pv

    Жыл бұрын

    dog

  • @sonjatheierl1
    @sonjatheierl12 ай бұрын

    God gave you the gift of harmony and wisdom in that moment a complete connection. You are blessed! I would do anything for that fleeting rare connection. 100% joy to your soul

  • @user-ui9bb7hx8b
    @user-ui9bb7hx8b9 ай бұрын

    Такие тёплые обнимашки. Спасибо, что дарите свою любовь этим милым тюленям.

  • @countessnic9809
    @countessnic9809 Жыл бұрын

    The seals faces resembles that of puppies! So adorable 💖🦭

  • @schoomzer
    @schoomzer Жыл бұрын

    I love the human touch, affection, and interaction that the seals enjoy and crave.

  • @JackieOgle
    @JackieOgle4 ай бұрын

    I love this. The bond we share as humans with animals is so special and beautiful. This uplifts us all that we are interconnected.

  • @annedebecker8385
    @annedebecker83859 ай бұрын

    This film, so respectful and warm to the natural world around us, must be shared! It testifies that we are a small element of a Whole, that each living being is peaceful when we respect it, that an understanding between species can be revealed... This can serve as a lesson to us to live in peace and protect the Nature in its entirety. It's a wonderful testimony that you give us and I thank you very much.💗 💗💗💗💗💗

  • @bricksalive4735
    @bricksalive4735 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve swam with seals once. It was the best experience in my life.

  • @youre.right.

    @youre.right.

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Sam-zj6mw it’s swam

  • @youre.right.

    @youre.right.

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Sam-zj6mw look up swam it’s past tense, a simple google search would show you

  • @NeoMatrixYT
    @NeoMatrixYT Жыл бұрын

    The seal headpatted you. Life goal achieved!

  • @54321Judith
    @54321Judith3 ай бұрын

    Well, he’s looking in your mask and he’s saying my goodness you look just like me because he sees his own reflection!😊

  • @elaineenialle3594
    @elaineenialle359420 күн бұрын

    0:39 The way they look with their eyes reminded me the puppy eye of my Golden Retriever, whom I love very much! 🥰

  • @leenewsom7517
    @leenewsom7517 Жыл бұрын

    The last one looked like it was returning the favor, giving you a good scratch back 😀 Thank you for this lovely video!

  • @tracypaulus
    @tracypaulus Жыл бұрын

    I swear I saw a big smile on one of them when you were scratching them. Thank you for being a light in this dark world.

  • @TonyEnglandUK

    @TonyEnglandUK

    10 ай бұрын

    _"They seem to be able to tell the difference between what's my equipment and what's me"_ Seals. Have a word with my girlfriend for me.

  • @benisrood
    @benisroodАй бұрын

    Ben, this is one of the most personally rewarding and worthwhile hobbies and uses of time that a human being could do with their free time. Gorgeous sea friends.

  • @antonyco4207
    @antonyco42079 ай бұрын

    The animals always Know where are the pure feelings. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @connie7125
    @connie7125 Жыл бұрын

    That’s about the coolest vid I’ve ever seen. I had no idea seals 😮would squeeze your hand with its flipper. What an amazing world The Lord made. Be blessed everyone

  • @Sam-zj6mw

    @Sam-zj6mw

    Жыл бұрын

    THANKS GOD

  • @connie7125

    @connie7125

    Жыл бұрын

    1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, “ What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for this who love Him.”

  • @Sam-zj6mw

    @Sam-zj6mw

    Жыл бұрын

    NICE ONE

  • @jcs3330
    @jcs3330 Жыл бұрын

    Any kind of friendly interaction and understanding between a human and an animal is a true honour and blessing to the individual. It's quiet mind boggling that some religions and cultures are against this with even domesticated animals....and yet they have no problem eating them....or disrespecting them!.

  • @pamspencer5733

    @pamspencer5733

    Жыл бұрын

    I have stickers I bought off Etsy * Why love one& eat the other* pic of a dog & pig! Pigs are super smart, affectionate sentient creatures.. I'm an ex Catholic & they're the most vicious Jekyll & Hyde's of our Animal Planet! Egregious hypocrisy indeed

  • @jsmit9484
    @jsmit94849 ай бұрын

    This has to be one of the best videos to ever be on KZread

  • @johncrozz
    @johncrozz3 ай бұрын

    This animal literally gives you a handshake underwater like "oh hey sir, how you doin?"

  • @veronicasanacion
    @veronicasanacion10 ай бұрын

    He has the humility to learn from these animals and let them get to know them. Most humans do not have that yet. Thank you for this beautiful video.

  • @fearless.humility
    @fearless.humility Жыл бұрын

    Priceless lesson for life: 1. Mindfulness is so important 2. Don't look back or ahead too much 3. Looking back can trigger depression 🔥 No wonder his 20 years interacting with seals is such a rich pool of experience. Very immersive and enlightening video. Thanks a bunch for sharing your story! As an open distance swimmer of lakes myself, I can testify indeed...time does really seem to stop while interacting with nature indeed.

  • @BlackTourmaline25

    @BlackTourmaline25

    10 ай бұрын

    Mindfulness is for idiots we all know it's just some another Hippie kind of shit. The only thing that can truly help us is the grace of God Almighty, nothing else.

  • @RameyRocks

    @RameyRocks

    10 ай бұрын

    The same sentences stood out to me too. Especially because I have experienced and still experience depression looking back to when my soul dog was alive and looking at the future without him. 😞

  • @daniellovegreen4288
    @daniellovegreen42883 ай бұрын

    This video and the seals touched my soul.

  • @Naturally3m0
    @Naturally3m03 ай бұрын

    This is so incredibly wholesome ❤ seals, but really, ALL wild animals, are truly incredible and unique in their own special way. Animals are the best ❤

  • @antonioamaral7471

    @antonioamaral7471

    3 ай бұрын

    👍🏻

  • @YouTuber-mc2el
    @YouTuber-mc2el Жыл бұрын

    When you spoke about the hand squeeze being returned by the seal it really resonated with me. It must be a magical experience. I believe bottle nosed dolphins are very similar. I interacted with one in captivity, (obviously not the same), but I felt as though I could sense something between us. Felt great. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @mazi2646

    @mazi2646

    10 ай бұрын

    All animals should be free

  • @Matthew-ut6ed
    @Matthew-ut6ed Жыл бұрын

    Ben, that's a great video compilation. I'm a diver of nearly 40 years myself and have dived the Farnes several times. I've had a number of similar interactions with the Grey Seals there. I think I recognise one particular place - that fine sandy bottom with rocks rising on the side at 2:55 and 6:46 - western side of the Longstone? It truly is a magical experience and you summed it up well.

  • @nettamericana7318

    @nettamericana7318

    Жыл бұрын

    moreover curious they seem so affectionate amazing I was Kayaking and was asked not too approach they bite

  • @Indigo51972

    @Indigo51972

    Жыл бұрын

    I want to so bad. I brew up in Miami and we had an amazing boat. I get scared but as I get older I want to do it.

  • @danieldavidcifuentesgaviri6298
    @danieldavidcifuentesgaviri62985 ай бұрын

    Gracias por protejer a éstos animales 🙏

  • @celesteklose4903
    @celesteklose4903Ай бұрын

    To interact with these seals must be magical. Hugging, holding hands…falling in love. ❤

  • @xenotbbbeats7209
    @xenotbbbeats7209 Жыл бұрын

    That was soothing to watch. I don't believe in an afterlife, but if there was one, living like that forever would be heaven.

  • @GMoney-B

    @GMoney-B

    11 ай бұрын

    That’s such a beautiful thought. You really can believe whatever you want for the afterlife. Enjoying eternity with happy sea pups. 😊😭🥹

  • @lonzo61

    @lonzo61

    10 ай бұрын

    You better have good diving equipment, and an ample supply of air and tanks.

  • @johnrawlings6610

    @johnrawlings6610

    10 ай бұрын

    God is real, I pray that you come to believe! It's all real!

  • @lonzo61

    @lonzo61

    10 ай бұрын

    @@johnrawlings6610 If god is real, then why do you have to pray that "we come to believe!" Wouldn't a god that is real be self-evident? There is a big difference in believing and knowing. Personally, I used to believe in god, but over time, life, reasoning, and experience made me realized that there is almost certainly no such thing. People created god, not the other way around. What is always so bothersome to me is that those of you who believe always feel compelled to proselytize. It's almost as though you are trying to convince yourselves, and that if you convince others, it bolsters your own belief. I think it bespeaks your and other believer's insecurity. And besides, I frankly get sick of it. If you want to believe, it's your business. But stop trying to convince and convert the rest of us.

  • @johnrawlings6610

    @johnrawlings6610

    10 ай бұрын

    @@lonzo61 Oh cry me a river you anti God unbeliever, or as we say here in America, why don't you mind your own business. I pray you find God and we don't pray to be saved, we pray for God to answer our prayers. If you believe in Jesus than you will be saved because he died for our sins, including yours unbeliever!

  • @the_grand_tourer
    @the_grand_tourer Жыл бұрын

    Many many years ago I had a wonderful seal encounter below rocks on white sand on the east side of Lindisfarne, I was lying on my back on the sand and one drifted down to me, put its paw on my fin and sniffed it then moved up my leg, eventually it's big head and huge eyes looking into my face, I lifted my hand and stroked it on the head for (as you say) what seemed like minutes, but only a few seconds, then in it's own time it drifted off ... only once in my life but a burnt in special experience I share with my daughter, who I'd love to give the experience to.

  • @Sunbeargirl
    @Sunbeargirl7 ай бұрын

    Such a wonderful video. It’s a beautiful thing to see how inquisitive and affectionate the seals can be. Thanks for showing us your underwater life.

  • @chrishanson8277
    @chrishanson82773 ай бұрын

    We were meant to share this planet with animals. Every time I see a person like this, show kindness to animals, it seems that the animals always show their true colors….which is to be, at least to an extent, affectionate and kind in return.

  • @barrydonovan9027
    @barrydonovan9027 Жыл бұрын

    The seals are very gentle and playful. Thank you for the the video .

  • @petersweeney5777
    @petersweeney5777 Жыл бұрын

    I dove off Fiji with a commercial diver named API and after we watched him feed about a dozen bull sharks, I went on my way to film some coral and as I was just swimming slow at about 45 feet I took my eyes out of the view finder and there, shoulder to shoulder with me was a 8 foot Bull Shark - could have petted him- he just swam with me and then slowly moved on - and I have it on video :) 1996

  • @user-zw5qb4ut5f
    @user-zw5qb4ut5f6 ай бұрын

    Какие же они прекрасные , умные и ласковые ! Не знают людей , но чувствуют доброту . 🤗

  • @shingnosis
    @shingnosis9 ай бұрын

    I'm not a regular diver but I'm an avid and professional boater. I'm 100% convinced seals are the Labradors of the ocean. They love to stick their nose up and say hello, turn off the engines and give them time and they'll come closer, they're clearly intelligent and very curious, they love to play. If I give one of them a snack chances are I'll see that exact seal again next time I'm that spot. Lovely animals. Everyone knows dolphins are smart but seals are pretty smart too.

  • @anniedarkhorse6791
    @anniedarkhorse6791 Жыл бұрын

    They're an intelligent animal and they find him interesting. Best way to experience wild-life is on their terms. Wonderful.

  • @AriaIsara
    @AriaIsara Жыл бұрын

    Just another proof that every creature enjoys hugs and friendship 🙂💞

  • 4 ай бұрын

    Love is genuinely universal. Thank you so much for sharing! And wishing you many years to come with the seals.

  • @jonwashington6440
    @jonwashington6440Ай бұрын

    Thank you for this wonderful video. The seals are so kind and gentle.

  • @tainahernandez4825
    @tainahernandez4825 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely footage. The seals seem so curious and friendly. This is an experience I would like to add to my bucket list. "Chill underwater with seals"

  • @marshkid1
    @marshkid1 Жыл бұрын

    I swam with some sea lions off the cost of Peru in Lima. It was an airbnb experience. Was one of the coolest things I've ever done, hands down. Will never forget it.

  • @jasondashney

    @jasondashney

    Жыл бұрын

    I wish the animals could understand just how much it means to humans to have those interactions. What an incredible experience you had. I hope to do the same one day..

  • @BlownMacTruck

    @BlownMacTruck

    9 ай бұрын

    I’ve had plenty of Airbnb experiences. They’re just ok.

  • @hugojames85

    @hugojames85

    9 ай бұрын

    So did the Peruvian sea-lions spend a week in your semi in Basildon in return...?

  • @roxannegill2995
    @roxannegill29953 ай бұрын

    Awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing how special seals are and thank you for sharing your underwater magical world with us. You’re awesome! 🦭

  • @ginevrapullman
    @ginevrapullman3 ай бұрын

    Wow! Thank you sharing the close ups with these beautiful creatures

  • @MiniLemmy
    @MiniLemmy Жыл бұрын

    This guy is so lucky to have this pastime and experiences with these beautiful creatures - seals are one of those rare creatures that never lose their cuteness as they get older and to interact with them in this way seems like such a wonderful thing

  • @ChonaA340
    @ChonaA34028 күн бұрын

    Simply … lovely and amazing !!! Thanks for sharing this ❤

  • @albeck4852
    @albeck4852 Жыл бұрын

    You defined yet another adventure I hope to enjoy someday. Thank you for this breathtaking account of this beautiful sea animal.

  • @OsshoDeembo

    @OsshoDeembo

    Жыл бұрын

    This comment really looks different, How did you do that..?

  • @Nightbird.

    @Nightbird.

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OsshoDeembo They donated $5..which is why you see the green box with the money symbol at the beginning of the comment.

  • @OsshoDeembo

    @OsshoDeembo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Nightbird. Thank you bro ❤️

  • @wlms5293
    @wlms5293 Жыл бұрын

    So happy you’re still in the good company of Whiskers…the curious & blissful nature you share in common with sea dogs.

  • @idamelin
    @idamelin9 ай бұрын

    Absolutely lovely! Thank you.

  • @dogloverjb6873
    @dogloverjb68739 ай бұрын

    this definitely puts a big smile on your face... so cool to watch.

  • @DDAWGY1
    @DDAWGY1 Жыл бұрын

    So Awesome! Seals are the dogs of the ocean!

  • @patriciawright8786
    @patriciawright8786 Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful video. Seals are amazing & a billion people need to see this video.

  • @luvfall626
    @luvfall6265 ай бұрын

    What a gift to you from the seals. A moment that will never leave you or your soul.

  • @sidd_not_vicious2609
    @sidd_not_vicious26097 ай бұрын

    you have been chosen as their friend..that must feel amazing to go into their world and give belly rubs..they are so beautiful

  • @alau4739
    @alau473911 ай бұрын

    My heart is warm just looking at you and all those seals swimming around you and hugging, trying to get into your arms. It is just awesome. People in the hospital should see this video it is extremely relaxing, all in nature is therapeutic.

  • @Strawbebbyy
    @Strawbebbyy Жыл бұрын

    My first job away from home was a kayak tour guide off the coast of New Brunswick. It was a really hard time for me but taking people out to see the harbour seals made everything worth it. They would whip under my kayak and constantly flip my rudder up. I’m so grateful for that experience, they truly are amazing!

  • @striker91

    @striker91

    Жыл бұрын

    I truly hope I get to visit New Brunswick and the rest of Canada some day.

  • @Sugas_Girr
    @Sugas_Girr3 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤ Thank you sooo much for sharing this beautiful video!!! I hope you can continue swimming with them for a very, very, very long time to come! 🥰

  • @tamtinkaysutv4486
    @tamtinkaysutv44866 ай бұрын

    I watched this video many times but I still enjoyed watching them, they were so gentle and so sweet. Thanks for sharing your video. Stay safe

  • @ryanknight2059
    @ryanknight2059 Жыл бұрын

    Seals are the Labrador’s of the Ocean 💜

  • @yvonnelewis4888
    @yvonnelewis4888 Жыл бұрын

    What intelligent, beautiful creatures! You are incredibly blessed to spend so much time with them. Animals fill up your soul there’s nothing like it.

  • @robertwilliams060

    @robertwilliams060

    9 ай бұрын

    @Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

  • @tcf70tyrannosapiensbonsai
    @tcf70tyrannosapiensbonsai3 ай бұрын

    You must be a good man! Thank you for sharing your beautiful experience.

  • @pennytallfeather656
    @pennytallfeather6565 ай бұрын

    Sea Puppys thats what I call these awsome animals. 💯✌️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍

  • @tsv9264
    @tsv9264 Жыл бұрын

    Очень смелый человек. И по моему очень любящий природу, особенно подводную! СПАСИБО!

  • @dorisriedling9532
    @dorisriedling9532 Жыл бұрын

    They're such beautiful creatures ❤️😍