The seal was nicknamed “LOL” by photographer Veronica Craft

Oct 20, 2013 20:56 GMT  ·  By

Seals are adorable by nature, and most people can't help but smile whenever they catch a glimpse of them lying in the sun or swimming around.

The harbor seal pictured above was caught on camera at Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, California, by photographer Veronica Craft, Daily Mail tells us.

Someone must have told him a very funny joke just a few moments before Veronica Craft took out her camera, otherwise there is no explanation for why the seal appears to be laughing his heart out.

On the other hand, it's also possible that some invisible being was tickling him.

Whatever the reason the seal was behaving in this manner, the fact remains that he looks utterly adorable, and that the picture Veronica Craft took will surely brighten up many people's day, myself included.