Curious elephant seals come up to the camera and investigate on a remote beach on the Subantarctic Macquarie Island.

Macquarie is a UNESCO World Heritage sight in the southwest Pacific ocean, about halfway between New Zealand and Antarctica. This baby southern elephant seal will eventually be able to hold its breath for longer than any other non-cetacean (non-whale or dolphin) mammal, diving over 1500 metres in search of ray, squid and octopus.

This video was shot by Scott Portelli on expedition to Macquarie Island with fellow underwater photographer Matt Draper.

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About Scott Portelli:
"I have travelled the world extensively photographing in some of the most remote destinations, including the Arctic, Antarctica, Galapagos, Azores, Africa and the South Pacific. As a wildlife photographer, I have spent hundreds of days in pursuit of different wildlife and been privileged to be up close and personal with many creatures.

I have spent the last decade working with Humpback whales photographing and filming their behaviour above and below the waves. I have received a number of internationally acclaimed awards with works appearing in a multitude of magazines and publications including BBC’s ‘Life’ series book and various documentaries on Australian and New Zealand Television. I have a passion for the ocean and an affinity with whales and cetaceans."

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