CHEEKY SEA LION TRIES TO STEAL DIVER’S WATCH

ID: 3541996 A very inquisitive Steller sea lion attempts to steal a diver’s watch in adorable interaction. 61 year old retiree and sea life enthusiast, Michael Aery, filmed as he was approached by an incredibly inquisitive and cheeky sea lion that took a liking to his watch and attempted to steal it, off the coast of Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada. Notorious for its inquisitive behaviour, the Steller sea lions are known for being incredibly playful and confident around humans, diver Michael gently thwarted his attempts at stealing the watch in this adorable interaction. Michael said, “I have been diving and shooting underwater video for a little over five years and have logged over 700 dives in that time. “Being very curious animals, they will often grab at anything a diver has on them. Usually they pull on a diver’s fins but will also go for limbs, air hoses and anything shiny like a dive computer or camera. “I don’t encounter sea lions as often as I’d like to. “I have never lost