2014’s Top 10 Cutest Stories

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!