sea lion laying eyes closed on a shrubby beach with a small camera on its back
A sea lion mother after scientists equipped her with a video camera.
  • Australian sea lions wearing video cameras showed scientists a whole new world on the ocean floor.
  • The footage revealed surprisingly diverse habitats like sponge gardens, coral reefs, and kelp reefs.
  • Videos from seals, dolphins, and sea lions can help scientists map uncharted parts of the ocean.

Sea lions are letting scientists in on some of the ocean's secrets.