2014 has been an amazing year at Awesome Ocean. We’ve been able to share photos, facts, and stories about some of the cutest animals in the ocean.
Here’s a look at the top 10 awesome, adorable, awww-inspiring stories we shared this year:
1. 7 Sea Lions Who Get Why You Hate Monday
Bravo, sea lions, for saying what the rest of us are thinking!
2. Fluffy Otter Pup Steals Hearts Nationwide
Folks, we have the trifecta: heartwarming story, adorable pictures, and a video so cute you won’t be able to watch it just once.
3. 5 Marine Animals That Are Ecstatic About Daylight Savings
These five ocean creatures are so happy they got that extra hour of sleep this morning! Thank you daylight savings!
4. 13 Itty Bitty Ocean Babies Being Adorably Itty Bitty
Having a rough day? Having a great day? Either way, these 13 ocean babies are about to make it better!
5. I’m Ready For My Close Up! Sea Lion Shows Off
What happens when an underwater photographer runs into a group of sea lions, while doing a dive? An adorable photoshoot, that’s what!
6. Video: Baby Seal Catches Some Waves
England is famous for the Royal Family, Buckingham Palace, the Chunnel, and now a surfing baby seal.
7. Robo-Penguin Welcomed With Open Wings
How do you infiltrate a colony of skittish penguins? Go undercover of course!
8. Video: Sea Lions Do Ballet!
It’s not everyday that you get to see beautiful sea lions dance.
9. A Day in the Life of Two Cute Sea Lions
Zoo Heidelberg in Germany has gained two new Southern Sea Lion pups and they are so adorable!
10. Cute Dog Takes A Dip With Dolphin BFF
Prepare for a cuteness overload, guys. Dougie the Dolphin, who hangs out in the harbor in an Irish town known as Tory Island, has made fast friends with a yellow labrador named Ben.
Think that was cute?? Stay tuned for 2015!