Galapagos, 2021

Hiding behind a curtain of striking cardinal fish, this Galapagos Sea Lion swims towards the surface without the fear of human threat. The waters surrounding the Galapagos archipelago are amongst the most productive in the world, in no small part thanks to the vast marine protected area surrounding the islands. As this Sea lion approached the surface, his turbulent ascent dispersed the school of fiery fish, ushering them towards my camera allowing me to capture this astounding moment.