Instincts
The divers had excellent intuition and were well-versed in both the ocean and the creatures that inhabit it. These instincts kicked in immediately. By that point, the divers realized they had no choice but to proceed with the rescue operation.
Nothing
In most cases, divers are instructed not to harm animals in their natural environment. And this is especially true when the consequences can be far worse for the diver than they are for the animal. They tried everything they could to remain as calm as possible when the seals came closer to the divers. They had been apprehended….