Sea lions might hobble around on shore but they are graceful swimmers underwater! Sea lions propel themselves with their pectoral flippers (arms). It looks like they are flying under the water and they effortlessly glide and twirl about. This beautiful photo was captured by Mark Girardeau.******* #whalewatching #newportbeach #discoverocean #earthcapture #wildlife #wildlifephotography #underwaterphotography #underwaterworld #underwaterlife #planetearth #animalonplanet

Sea lions might hobble around on shore but they are graceful swimmers underwater! Sea lions propel themselves with their pectoral flippers (arms). It looks like they are flying under the water and they effortlessly glide and twirl about. This beautiful photo was captured by Mark Girardeau.******* #whalewatching #newportbeach #discoverocean #earthcapture #wildlife #wildlifephotography #underwaterphotography #underwaterworld #underwaterlife #planetearth #animalonplanet