Thanks to explore.org fan BeckyT-GA for these snapshots of yesterday’s swell on Pipeline, North Shore, Hawaii. The camera will go live after sun up on the islands and you can catch all the action here today – – and dream of warmer shores!
Survival at Sea: Sea Lions
Big waves don’t bother Laird Hamilton or baby sea lions much. Sea lions, seals and other pinnipeds use their streamlined bodies and flippers to play in waves and ride the surf. It’s particularly fun for sea lion pups who are known to be social and playful (more here). This young seal lion was caught surfing waves
