In this intriguing segment, Jonathan goes diving with a group of playful sea lions in the Galapagos Islands. Impressed by the apparent inquisitiveness of the sea lions, Jonathan heads to the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut where he learns how they train sea lions, and how smart they are. Jonathan finds out that the sea lions…
In this intriguing segment, Jonathan goes diving with a group of playful sea lions in the Galapagos Islands. Impressed by the apparent inquisitiveness of the sea lions, Jonathan heads to the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut where he learns how they train sea lions, and how smart they are. Jonathan finds out that the sea lions at Mystic know more than 100 commands, and he gets a lesson in sea lion training!
This is an HD re-release of a segment originally produced for Season 3 and released on YouTube in 2012.
JONATHAN BIRD’S BLUE WORLD is an Emmy Award-winning underwater science/adventure program.
So adorable, so playful… So fun to chase heehee!!! Sharky xxx… Easy now, we don’t eat endangered species… I said CHASE, not catch!!! Sharky xxx… Ok, just don’t freak them out. Be nice, anyway, sea lions are adorable!!!
No White sharks around when you were swimming with Sea Lions? Sea Lions and other seals may be playful animals, but they’re food sources for the White sharks.
its debatable if its a good thing for animals in such shows in zoos/aquariums but when you see sea lions in action in such a show you are totally flashed about their agile movement in and outside the water. they definitly make the humans look like clumsy swimmer. *bumps*
I KNOW THEY DO SOME REHAB AT AQUARIUMS,BUT IN GENERAL IM NOT A FAN OF ANY ANIMAL THAT COULD BE SET FREE ,STILL IN CAPTIVITY AND THIS AQUARIAM HAS MANY ANIMAL THAT COULD GO FREE OR SHOULDNT OF BEING THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE
Loved this video, thank you. I sometimes get to swim with seals near where I live. They’re a bit stinky, but very sweet. Also, was Coco blind in one eye?
I don’t know, but I’d guess that (1) there’s probably already poop in the water anyway (2) It’s probably all really diluted by the water (3) That water is going to be treated and (4) the sea lions don’t ingest the water the way they do the fish so it’s less of an issue.
First question that comes to mind after every one of your videos is how do you not have millions of subscribers? Your videos are world class and always fun and interesting. Thank you for all of your hard work and efforts in bringing your adventures to us!
What is considered a ‘challenge’ to a male sea lion? There are several here in Dublin harbour bay, curious if sailing into one of their regions would be antagonistic?
Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm II
March 1, 2019 @
10:00 pm
I really like your videos and the passion you put to them. Last summer I got PADI certified mainly because of you! Can’t wait to explore the blue world around the world 😛
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March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
So adorable, so playful… So fun to chase heehee!!! Sharky xxx… Easy now, we don’t eat endangered species… I said CHASE, not catch!!! Sharky xxx… Ok, just don’t freak them out. Be nice, anyway, sea lions are adorable!!!
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
No White sharks around when you were swimming with Sea Lions? Sea Lions and other seals may be playful animals, but they’re food sources for the White sharks.
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
I want a sea lian that’s trains to say I gess they never miss, HUUUU when I say hit or miss
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
Johnsonburg which what was most disgusting having to spray the poop off or have you to make the food for the belugas
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
This show is always great! However, I have problems with captivated sea life. It seems so unnatural for them and it looks very sad.
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
I imagine there is some kind of filter system that cleans that out of their habitat
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
I went to the Galapagos when I was 9 and I saw some sea lions while snorkeling and one put her nose on my moms hand. It was very fun
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
its debatable if its a good thing for animals in such shows in zoos/aquariums but when you see sea lions in action in such a show you are totally flashed about their agile movement in and outside the water. they definitly make the humans look like clumsy swimmer. *bumps*
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
This is the only thing Ecuador gets notice for it’s sad because we have other great things
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
interesting you didnt mention keeping animals in captivity as a negative or cruel, how do you feel about this?
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
Alex Welland
It’s not so bad for pinniped, because they’re smaller (than whales), and normally spend a lot of time at or near the shore.
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
Blowing bubbles is a sign of hostility for sea lions so they just naturally think diver are squaring up I guess
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
I love this show! It is so informative and entertaining. The whole vibe always puts me in a good mood. Thanks Jonathan!
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
I KNOW THEY DO SOME REHAB AT AQUARIUMS,BUT IN GENERAL IM NOT A FAN OF ANY ANIMAL THAT COULD BE SET FREE ,STILL IN CAPTIVITY AND THIS AQUARIAM HAS MANY ANIMAL THAT COULD GO FREE OR SHOULDNT OF BEING THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
Loved this video, thank you. I sometimes get to swim with seals near where I live. They’re a bit stinky, but very sweet. Also, was Coco blind in one eye?
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
What are the advantages of those rebreather style regulators diverting your bubbles to the back?
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
I have a question about sea lions, how far can they jump out of the water?
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
They take such care to prevent feeding any infected fish to the seals, and then they hose the poop back into the pool.
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
I don’t know, but I’d guess that (1) there’s probably already poop in the water anyway (2) It’s probably all really diluted by the water (3) That water is going to be treated and (4) the sea lions don’t ingest the water the way they do the fish so it’s less of an issue.
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
First question that comes to mind after every one of your videos is how do you not have millions of subscribers? Your videos are world class and always fun and interesting. Thank you for all of your hard work and efforts in bringing your adventures to us!
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
It has defiantly been over a few days considering most dies are around 30 min and you have over a 100 vids
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
Sunny regards from the tropics! Have a great time in the Banda Sea Jon! its just too bad I can’t join you. Would have loved to see you in action
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
What is considered a ‘challenge’ to a male sea lion? There are several here in Dublin harbour bay, curious if sailing into one of their regions would be antagonistic?
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
Hey, John, love your videos. They have inspired me to pursue in getting my Padi Open Water Certification. Keep it up!
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
I love your videos so much and I’m watching them because you don’t even know how much I love sea animals
March 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
I really like your videos and the passion you put to them. Last summer I got PADI certified mainly because of you! Can’t wait to explore the blue world around the world 😛