Swimming With sea Lions

Catlin booked a trip of the four of us to swim with sea lions during our stay in Jurien Bay. It was an early morning, but well worth it. Our captain was ready to leave from the boat harbour at 8am sharp. It was a short boat ride to a small island that was a nature preserve. Many sea lions and cormorants call this place home. It is unlawful for humans to visit the island on foot but you are allowed to swim in the water and interact with the sea lions...no touching allowed...they are adorable but still wild. The majority of sea lions laid sunning themselves on the beach, while few of the younger, more energetic ones came to visit us. Our captain was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions and gave us info we never thought to ask about. On the way back to the boat harbour our captain stopped the boat to check out an octopus.

                                     
                                               Jess diving down for a closer look.

  
                                              Such a cute baby octopus.