These breathtaking images were captured by an underwater photographer as he was mobbed by sea lions as they seemingly clambered to have their picture taken. <br /><br />The curious creatures playfully surrounded Brit snapper Steve Woods after he plunged into the sea off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. <br /><br />The powerful mammals can be seen just inches away from the camera - with some of them even exposing their teeth looking like they are about to attack.
