Leopard Seal Interaction and Diving

The speaker shares their 14-year experience diving in Antarctica, highlighting it as their favorite place. They recount their first encounter with a leopard seal, describing the preparation and gear needed for such dives. During a dive, they unexpectedly meet a curious female leopard seal, which leads to a playful interaction. The seal follows them back to the ship, sparking a deep admiration for the animal's intelligence and grace.

How many years has the narrator been diving in Antarctica?

• 14 years

• 12 years

• 10 years

• 16 years

What is the narrator's favorite place to dive?

• The Caribbean

• Antarctica

• The Red Sea

• The Great Barrier Reef

How much gear is required for diving in Antarctica?

• 100 lbs

• 150 lbs

• 250 lbs

• 200 lbs

What unexpected sight did the narrator capture on camera during the dive?

• A female leopard seal

• A penguin

• A whale

• A school of fish

How did the leopard seal behave when it first approached the camera?

• Indifferently

• Aggressively

• Curiously

• Fearfully

What did the narrator do when the seal disappeared the first time?

• Took more photos

• Swam away quickly

• Tried to climb over a wall

• Called for help

How long did the playful interaction with the seal last?

• 15 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 25 minutes

• 20 minutes

What was the seal's behavior during the interaction?

• Fearful

• Indifferent

• Playful

• Aggressive

What did the seal do as the narrator headed back to the ship?

• Swam away

• Followed the Zodiac

• Stayed in place

• Dove deeper

What qualities of the leopard seals did the narrator admire?

• Color and size

• Power, intelligence, and grace

• Speed and agility

• Diet and habitat