Hand in Hand

WARNING! This video shows a grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) playing with cameraman/diver Ben Burville @Sealdiver off the Northumberland coast, UK. I would not advocate that divers ever touch marine life, especially seals as they have powerful jaws, full of sharp teeth and numerous bacteria that can result in “seal finger“ or other infections. These bacteria include mycobacterium species , Streptococcus halichoeri ( ) and others. Watching the playful behaviour of seals