Just one reason why I dive in cold California: sea lions!

[asha]

I love, love, love having the chance to swim with mammals like this sea lion. I took these photos on top of the Hogan wreck two weekends ago.



More here: Why I Dive: Sea Lion Edition »

 

[divad]

Wow. I have to go there. Thanks.

 

[fnfalman]

These critters are pretty fun to play with.

 

[ChickenFried]

Great pictures! I like that fourth one the best.

 

[fnfalman]

I like the black & white photo. Very artistic, definitely poster material.

 

[DMDavid]

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Love this picture but I'm still a wuss when it comes to water any colder than the North Florida Springs.
While the Manatees are not as cute or as agile I guess I'll have to settle for 72 degree waters of the springs.
Thoroughly enjoyed your blog on diving at Ginnie Springs, too bad the weather wasn't cooperative.

Here's one of our cute and cuddly creatures we get to play with in the springs.

 

[ScubaNoey]

I love, love, love having the chance to swim with mammals like this sea lion. I took these photos on top of the Hogan wreck two weekends ago.

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More here: Why I Dive: Sea Lion Edition »

Nice pics!! Where were you diving??

 

[asha]

Love this picture but I'm still a wuss when it comes to water any colder than the North Florida Springs.
While the Manatees are not as cute or as agile I guess I'll have to settle for 72 degree waters of the springs.
Thoroughly enjoyed your blog on diving at Ginnie Springs, too bad the weather wasn't cooperative.

Here's one of our cute and cuddly creatures we get to play with in the springs.

Thanks David! I'm currently planning a return to North Florida in January to try again at doing my Intro Cave and to go see the manatees. That alligator is so cool! I would love to see one! Do you have to worry about aggression?

Nice pics!! Where were you diving??

Thanks! She was on the USS Hogan wreck on the Mexican border.

 

[DMDavid]

That alligator is so cool! I would love to see one! Do you have to worry about aggression?

Lets just say that I tend to keep a watchful eye on them.
I've never had any problems with the gators but that hasn't earned them my full trust either.

 

[fnfalman]

Lets just say that I tend to keep a watchful eye on them.
I've never had any problems with the gators but that hasn't earned them my full trust either.

Is that why Steve Zissou issues out Glocks to his aquatic team? Haha!