Can I use this sea lion swimming underwater photo for free, commercially?

Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Sea Lion Swimming Underwater” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/sea-lion-swimming-underwater-47ffb73a) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.

Is this photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “sea lion playing underwater” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.

Where can I find more animals images like this?

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Sea Lion Swimming Underwater — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

A sea lion glides through clear turquoise ocean water just below the surface.

About this photo

A healthy sea lion floats calmly in clear, sun-dappled turquoise underwater ocean, with soft natural light filtering from the water's surface. This crisp shot works well for marine life articles, educational content and ocean conservation graphics.

Prompt: “sea lion playing underwater” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well composed and anatomically consistent, with natural underwater lighting, no visible artefacts and a perfect match for the requested brief.

Also searched as: sea lion underwater · marine wildlife · ocean animal · underwater sea life · swimming sea lion

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this sea lion swimming underwater photo for free, commercially?: Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Sea Lion Swimming Underwater” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/sea-lion-swimming-underwater-47ffb73a) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “sea lion playing underwater” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more animals images like this?: Browse the Animals collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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