Eastern Isles

What it’s like to swim with wild grey seals in the UK - SilverKris

"Reached by zodiac about 30 nautical miles off the Cornish coast, this uninhabited group of isles offers gin-clear water, towering bronze kelp forests and close encounters with a rare colony of grey seals. Visitors in thick neoprene suits float buoyantly among silky kelp aisles while curious pups and females—often more playful and approachable than the larger males—investigate; the bulls can reach about 3.3 m in length. Memorable behaviors include playful upside-down swimming and the vertical 'bottling' posture that allows near eye-to-eye moments with amber-eyed individuals, and the overall experience is short but emotionally vivid, produced and sustained by a careful, respectful approach to the animals." - SilverKris