In Jurien Bay, Western Australia, a curious Australian sea lion pup investigates a snorkeler.

This photo was taken by Jacqueline in Jurien Bay in Western Australia.

“Roughly a two-hour drive north of Perth is a town [and body of water] called Jurien Bay.

Out on the small islands of the bay Australian sea lions (Neophoca cinerea) can be found hauling out,” says Jacqueline.

“I was enjoying a snorkel around the area when this pup came to investigate me.

Remembering to keep a distance, I still managed a couple of snaps before exiting the water.”

via Reader photo: Seal in Jurien Bay – Australian Geographic.