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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

11 years

Just had a request to do @Skype interview for Japanese TV company re "Holding Hands" video #Seals @farnesdiving >

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

4 years

Just having a quiet dive when I realised there was a seal on my head...

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Ben Burville

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6 years

My #divebuddy helps me focus on the #tranquility #calmness of the moment - #𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 #scuba #diving @JETAR9 @UlrichJvV @BBCEarth @SiriouslySusan @SealScotland @SteelySeabirder @farnesdiving @Stewart_Pip @Seasaver @_LizzieDaly @FCousteau @BSACdivers @bbcpress

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Ben Burville

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4 years

Appreciate the moment... My #DiveBuddy approached me & is the one in control of this underwater encounter #Wild grey seal - not a pet! They seek contact when they trust you. #Wildlife #nature

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

3 years

Stop for 2 mins and take a break This is a wild grey seal in the #NorthSea If you observe, trust & respect #nature it becomes mutual

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

@BellaLack @JETAR9 @UlrichJvV @BBCEarth @SiriouslySusan @SealScotland @SteelySeabirder @farnesdiving @Stewart_Pip @Seasaver @_LizzieDaly @FCousteau @BSACdivers @bbcpress Thanks Bella - curiosity and they have shown me how to dive to make them relaxed and at ease. I am very lucky and they are very gentle creatures if you respect them. They enjoy play. I rarely dive with the same seals.

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

FILMED YESTERDAY I'd never met this seal before This is not a pet or tame This is a wild, young, male grey seal possibly 3-4 years old I didn't find him, he found me & initiated the interaction at @NTFarneIslands Thanks @farnesdiving @mickycraig999 @FreeScubaUK

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

My #divebuddy simply fell asleep...

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Ben Burville

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5 years

Recently I was told "Ben you are like a child on Christmas Eve before you go diving with those seals" I figure, if you can find something that makes you feel that way, you are very fortunate indeed...

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

3 years

I'd never met this wild grey seal before today... Never underestimate #wildlife & #nature

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

3 years

I am filming with the camera pole in my left hand... Not so easy in the winter North Sea, when your #DiveBuddy has dislodged your mask & her whiskers are tickling your face. P.S. Don't try this at home!

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

4 years

@tatianalujanr Very rarely same seal. They have however, over the last 20yrs shown me how to dive with them in a way that they feel at ease. Emphasis always to avoid any disturbance. Encounters always 100% on their terms! I am very lucky to have such gentle #divebuddies

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Ben Burville

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5 years

Sometimes my #DiveBuddies can be a bit "clingy"... I'd never met this #DiveBuddy before... Something to lighten the mood away from dark #winter nights, #politics & pressures It's a calmer world down there sometimes...

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 #𝗵𝘂𝗴 @AMAZlNGNATURE @DiveMagazine @SeadogProds @Animal_Watch @Seasaver @SealScotland @caspianseals @AquaLungDivers @lynncollins7 @farnesdiving @mickycraig999 @FreeScubaUK #scuba #diving #greyseal

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Ben Burville

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3 years

Even #wild grey #seals , at home in the cold #NorthSea , sometimes want a #hug #AppreciateTheMoment #TimeStops #Nature #Wildlife #Mindfulness

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Ben Burville

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4 years

The more time I spend with these inquisitive, gentle, wild animals the more I learn about #Trust #Acceptance #Communication #Nature

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

3 years

Sad to see this thick rubber ring around this beautiful grey seal I was hoping to be able to remove the ring once I'd built some trust but, although I managed at one point to touch the ring, I was unable to get into a position to remove. I will search & try again tomorrow

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

4 years

Mutual #Trust

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

2 years

If you are going to be anything in the #NewYear 2023 #BeKind Sometimes we all need a #hug

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

7 years

You want to know why I spend so much time underwater? For moments like this... @nikkistewpot @thefarneislands @BBCSpringwatch @BSACdivers

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

4 years

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

4 years

Just LOOK at those CLAWS... #Gentle #Inquisitive #Playful #Intelligent

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

4 years

Yes, we all need a #hug sometimes...

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

When you find a place of complete #peace & #calm A place where time stands still A place where you can be at one with #nature You want to spend as much time there as possible!

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

4 years

"Beneath the Waves" This is truly stunning British #MarineLife This is the #NorthSea This is #Northumberland

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

4 years

These #MarineMammals are smart, inquisitive & very individual characters #InternationalSealDay

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

Grey seals are very gentle, intelligent animals - they have individual characters, they engage in play. #Respect nature, protect #wildlife @SealScotland @WildlifeMag @Seasaver @BBCEarth @DiveMagazine @otterdrysuits @AquaLungDivers #ShotOnAPEMAN

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

4 years

The more time I spend with seals the more I have to learn. One thing for sure is that these intelligent marine mammals have very individual characters Hard to believe but I can often tell how they are likely to react from their faces #Trust is key & they read very small signals

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

Filming impressive mystacial vibrissae (whiskers) on this female grey seal, when I felt something above me... #DiveBuddy

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

3 years

Just having a quiet dive when my #DiveBuddy insists that we stop & hold hands, whilst she checks my mask & hood fit well. #KindnessMatters #BestDiveBuddyEver

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

My #DiveBuddies idea of "fun & games" (Interestingly they do seem to have a very good understanding of what is "me" and what is "kit" - they are very gentle when playing)

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

Always good to have a "happy place"... Stay #optimistic Remember to value #love & #kindness Respect others & focus on the #good all around us Summer is on its way!

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

3 years

There are no words to truly describe how this connection feels #wonderful #gentle #nature #calming

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

7 years

𝗠𝘆 #𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗜 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 .. Thanks to @farnesdiving #Northumberland #scuba @DiveMagazine @InkaCresswell @LivSubAqua @UoNSubAqua @UoE_SubAqua @BSAC_NorthEast @BSACdivers @BBCLN @BBCSpringwatch @BBCEarth @BBCCountryfile @BBCBreakfast @Seasaver

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

2 years

The more time I spend observing #nature , the more I understand

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

4 years

Good morning - my #divebuddy was happy to explore the spars & remains of the #shipwreck with me Sometimes it's "better down there"...

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

2 years

By popular request Grey #Seal I had never met this seal before. The seal approached me. Great respect must be given to these beautiful, intelligent animals, as they have sharp teeth, powerful bites and a variety of bacteria in their mouths

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

3 years

Sometimes #nature is wonderful

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

3 years

One moment I'm swimming along holding my buddy 's hand ... The next thing there's a wild #seal on my head!

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

4 years

I'd never met this young, female, grey seal before... #DiveBuddy Thanks to @farnesdiving @mickycraig999 @FreeScubaUK Filmed Sat 5th Sept

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

7 years

Why time stands still when I dive... #DiveBuddy @DiveMagazine @BSACdivers @Seasaver @SealScotland @Rachel_Bazza @farnesdiving @nature

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

There are moments when time stops, when you are at one with #nature & you find complete #peace & #calm #DiveBuddy @DiveMagazine @StoryfulViral @BBCEarth @Animal_Watch @natgeowild @MailOnline @Apeman_official @AquaLungDivers @cbbc @FT @dr_zo @Naomi_Wilkinson @LizzieRDaly

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

2 years

I'd never met this seal before yesterday. Over 20yrs #diving with seals. They have taught me so much, yet I still have so much to learn. #Nature #Wildlife #Respect #GreySeal #HalichoerusGrypus

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

My gentle, inquisitive #DiveBuddy Wild #GreySeal Please note that the seal has initiated the interaction and is 100% in control underwater - it was the first time I had met the seal

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

My #DiveBuddy 's idea of "keeping a close eye on me"... Today with thanks to @farnesdiving @mickycraig999 @deepbluepirates @rickgillyon @Nickyayeaye

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

When I need help with my gloves. It's good to know my gentle #divebuddy is there to help 😉 @BBCEarth @BBCBreakfast @LizzieRDaly @LaurelCoons @DiveMagazine @OCEARCH @Paul_Rose @Seasaver @SteelySeabirder @ErjiaC @sebillis @Naomi_Wilkinson @cbbc @farnesdiving @dr_zo @SealScotland

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

2 years

Good morning Every day is a gift Don't take it for granted #thursdaymorning #thursdayvibes

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

Sometimes we explore & sometimes my #divebuddy & I just swim around #HoldingHands

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

Shake on it... #Divebuddy #Nature @CBS @BBCEarth @TF1 @NBCNews @ABC @ABCNetwork @FOXTV @espn @UnivisionNews @CNN @Animal_Watch @BBCBreakfast @SealScotland filmed with a @Apeman_official camera #Northumberland

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

10 months

Despite all the chaos in the world there are still moments of joy. It may be a simple cup of tea, a movie with your loved ones or something more adventurous. Savour those moments They are #Happiness

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

Total #peace & #calm with the best #DiveBuddies in the world A privilege #OnTheirTerms #Gentle #Inquisitive #Playful @StoryfulViral @Seasaver @DiveMagazine @BBCEarth @natgeowild @ferrifrump @SteveBackshall @MediaFlossie @MailOnline @EnjoyNature @JohnBarnesUK @adventuregirl

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

My #divebuddy - wasn't impressed with the kelp... #scuba #diving #wildlife @sebillis @SealScotland @_LizzieDaly @NEE_Naturalist @thefarneislands @farnesdiving @mickycraig999 @FreeScubaUK @NScubaDivers @DivingCentreNE @BSACDivegod @OysterDiving @Mikesdivestore @otterdrysuits

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

Usually my #divebuddies & I have underwater adventures, but sometimes we just have a #sleep holding hands "𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫" Albert Einstein @DiveMagazine @Seasaver

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

This wild grey seal lives in the #NorthSea He feeds himself He finds his own place to sleep, rest, play He is not a pet or tame Yet despite this he chooses to #trust He chooses to initiate interaction with a human How little we really understand about #nature

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐬 with my #𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗱𝘆 @BBCEarth @DiveMagazine @WildlifeMag @SealScotland @SteelySeabirder @Naomi_Wilkinson @Suesseals @_SMRU_ @Seasaver

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

My #DiveBuddy looking relaxed I am very lucky to have this kind of unique access #nature #wildlife #calm

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

Just relaxing with my #divebuddies @MarkAvery @SteelySeabirder @ashadevos @HollyA8990 @pure_p4 @JChrisMcKnight2 @MBAconference19 @Naomi_Wilkinson @lynncollins7 @DiveMagazine @LizzieRDaly @otterdrysuits @Apeman_official @IcySjt

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 #𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 #GreySeal #DiveBuddy @DiveMagazine @SealScotland @Naomi_Wilkinson @LizzieRDaly @WildlifeMag @BBCEarth @NEE_Naturalist @mcsuk @NaturalEngland @StoryfulViral @SteelySeabirder @Seasaver

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁 𝟴𝗽𝗺 #Autumnwatch @BBCTwo @BBCSpringwatch

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

3 years

Take a few seconds to simply appreciate the beauty of #nature #wildlife

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

3 years

My #DiveBuddy wasn't impressed with the #vegetarian option

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

3 years

I just went for a kayak paddle when my #DiveBuddy turned up... Looking forward to diving next Sat ... hopefully. #Nature #Wildlife #Calm #Peaceful

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

Courtship ... with a loving flipper bite... #GreySeals @SealScotland @Suesseals @Seasaver @SteelySeabirder @caspianseals @BBCEarth @WildlifeMag @NTFarneIslands @NTNorthd_Coast @northcoastaonb

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

Many thanks for all the kind comments from so many people.

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@BBCSpringwatch

5 years

Autumn is a great time to see grey seals around our coast. It's the time when they gather to give birth and mate. One man, @Sealdiver , knows these gorgeous animals better than most. We've got some of his unforgettable underwater encounters on #Autumnwatch on @BBCTwo & @BBCiPlayer

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

4 years

#FridayFeeling I am really looking forward to seeing my #DiveBuddies soon #MagicBeneathTheWaves

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

#ProjectGrypus The world's largest video archive of underwater grey #seal (Halichoerus grypus) behaviour

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

4 years

STOP For just 1 min Forget about #COVID19 & the current chaos #SaturdayMorning #SaturdayThoughts #SaturdayMotivation

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

2 years

This year I am looking forward to exploring new sites, using new techniques & kit to record underwater grey #seal behaviour never seen before #JoinTheAdventure with @farnesdiving & @mickycraig999 Book direct 07799666573

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

And this is why I always carry a spare mask in my BCD pocket... Just in case... #DiveBuddy #scubadiving

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

#ProjectGrypus - largest archive of underwater grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) behavioural footage in the world. Now with new sites, camera set ups and techniques #ProjectGrypus will be focusing on never before seen u/w #behavior off #Northumberland coast

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

3 years

Just enjoying the #scubadiving , 20m down when my #DiveBuddy wants a "snuggle"

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

3 years

...and then my #DiveBuddy left with her boyfriend..

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

Enlightening conversation with my 103 year old gran who lived through the last pandemic (Spanish Flu) & remembers her mother's stories of how it was Her advice on #COVID ー19 Do not let fear overwhelm you Value what you have right now & best of all .. "just get on with it"

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

10 months

I had a strange feeling that there was something behind me 🤣

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

2 years

@fasc1nate Sometimes just holding hands can say a thousand words ...

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

4 years

You asked for something #special ... All filmed off #Northumberland thanks to @thefarneislands @farnesdiving Our world is #beautiful We will learn to live #safely with #COVID19 & things will be fine. Be #patient #brave #kind #considerate & #thoughtful #Nature will prevail

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

When your mask has flooded it's reassuring to know your #divebuddy is there to check you're OK #scubadiving @DiveMagazine @PADI @farnesdiving @otterdrysuits @Apeman_official #ShotOnAPEMAN @scubadivergear

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

3 years

Impressive teeth #GreySeal

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

There isn't a specific destination, role or dream job that will bring #happiness #fulfilment Rather along life's journey there are moments of #calm #joy The secret is to work out what you can do to make more of these moments occur! #Mindfulness #scubadiving

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

2 years

Courtship vocalisation by an adult male grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Here observed with a c. 90 degree roll to the seals left followed by a series of guttural sounds

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

When the #COVID19 madness stops ... I'll be straight on the phone to @farnesdiving for some serious "down time"... Another world beneath the waves with my #DiveBuddies #Nature #Wildlife #scubadiving

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

Wild grey seal - came to me & is in control of any interaction There is NEVER any food or bait involved (to do so would be dangerous & alter natural play behaviour) I had never met this seal before They have taught me how to #dive with them There is mutual #respect & #trust

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

Sometimes my #divebuddies just want a #hug @DiveMagazine @StoryfulViral @AquaLungDivers @Naomi_Wilkinson @LizzieRDaly @BBCEarth #scubadiving #nature #wildlife

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

4 years

I could feel my #DiveBuddy 's soft nose push against my face ... magical #Gentle #TimeStops #Mindfulness

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

2 years

With everything going on in the world, #life can make you #ScratchYourHead ...

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

4 years

I trust my #DiveBuddy & my #DiveBuddy trusts me The more time I spend with these intelligent, inquisitive wild animals, the more I learn about #trust & #acceptance We have a great deal to learn from #nature & #wildlife ,but all too often we underestimate & make assumptions

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

"𝐇𝐞'𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮!" I tried to warn my #DiveBuddy that a young bull seal was swimming up behind her...

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

10 months

There are places where time stops 🕗

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

2 years

I don't mind diving in a #Trio Although one #DiveBuddy can easily feel left out...

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

𝐌𝐲 #𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐲'𝐬 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐞𝐝 #𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐛𝐚 #𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 @CAA_Official @DiveMagazine @SeadogProds @Seasaver @SealScotland @caspianseals @AquaLungDivers @farnesdiving @mickycraig999 @FreeScubaUK @stuartthomas @OurBluePlanet @bbcbeck @BBCEarth

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

2 years

#ScubaDiving My idea of a "Surface Interval" ...

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

#Hug_and_Roll

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

4 years

"Love among the seaweed" A unique insight into underwater #GreySeal courtship. This is happening now, as the end of Nov / start of Dec is the peak time for grey seal mating off the #Northumberland coast.

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

5 years

We all need a "𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆" to go to every now & again ... My #DiveBuddy initiated this interaction & is in complete control Not a dog , not a pet, a young, wild yet #gentle grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Thanks to @farnesdiving @mickycraig999 & @FreeScubaUK

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

Grey #seals can live 40+yrs Dive to 300+m Survive in harsh conditions e.g. #NorthSea & #SableIsland #NovaScotia Yet can be incredibly #gentle @DiveMagazine @SiriouslySusan @OCEARCH @bbcpress @DrAnthony @Oceanwire @TomHall @annemariayritys @BroadcastBeat @jpmaney @CynthiaLIVE

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

3 years

Enjoy a moments #peace Beneath the waves, off the #Northumberland coast #sundayvibes

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

3 years

Escape the madness... Welcome to my #HappyPlace 3 seals... 1 on my head, one on my fin & one playing with the camera held in my left hand... I'd never met any of these seals before. Thanks to @farnesdiving @mickycraig999

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Ben Burville

@Sealdiver

6 years

𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬... #DiveBuddy @BBCEarth @SealScotland @DiveMagazine @Apeman_official @Latina_pe @adventuregirl @SteelySeabirder @LaurelCoons @BBCSpringwatch @RichardDawkins @PBSNature @farnesdiving

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