This Parakeet Went ‘Snorkeling’ in the Ocean—and the Internet Can’t Look Away
If your feed has been suspiciously full of a tiny green bird exploring the ocean floor this week, you’re not alone. A pet parakeet named Bebe has absolutely taken over social media after a video showed the six-year-old bird appearing to “snorkel” underwater in the Bahamas inside a custom-built device — and the internet cannot stop talking about it.
The Video That Broke Everyone’s Brain
The clip shows Bebe inside a clear tube-like apparatus submerged approximately three feet underwater. The device is a small, homemade submersible using a paintball air cylinder, an oxygen meter and lead weights to keep the bird below the surface.
Yes, you read that correctly. Someone engineered a tiny submarine for a parakeet.
The video was widely shared online, including by the X account Science Girl, which wrote: “There is a guy who takes his pet party on adventures. Here he is scuba diving in the Bahamas.”
The result? Nearly 600,000 likes and thousands of comments within just two days. That kind of traction puts Bebe firmly in “main character of the internet” territory.
Meet the ‘Bebosphere’
The device even has a nickname — the “Bebosphere” — and honestly, that detail alone is worth the click.
Bebe’s owner, Steven Lawyer, told WBNS that the whole idea came from their shared love of outdoor activities.
“We like to snorkel and he likes doing whatever we are doing with us,” Lawyer told WBNS. “So I thought, ‘let’s figure out a way to let him snorkel with us.’”
In the footage, Bebe appears still and calm while underwater, observing his surroundings without visible signs of agitation. The Bebosphere appears to function exactly as intended — keeping one very adventurous bird safe beneath the surface.
Lawyer said the bird entered the device willingly and pushed back on any suggestion of distress.
“I know my bird, I know what he looks like when he’s nervous,” Lawyer told WBNS. “He’s intrigued in that video. He voluntarily went into the tube.”
Bebe Was Already Living His Best Life
Here’s the thing — snorkeling isn’t even Bebe’s wildest hobby. Bebe has previously accompanied Lawyer on approximately 15 skydives, secured in a transparent enclosure attached to his chest.
So this bird has been skydiving and scuba diving. Most of us haven’t even updated our passports.
The Comment Section Is a Whole Vibe
As with any viral moment worth its salt, the real entertainment is in the reactions. Users flooded the comments with a mix of awe, humor and the kind of chaotic energy only the internet can deliver.
“That bird just became the first to explore underwater life. he’s about to be famous among the others!”
“That parrot’s living the ultimate adventure life”
“That legitimately might be the first bird to ever explore underwater 😭.”
Of course, not everyone was sold. Some users questioned the authenticity or safety of the setup, sparking the kind of debate that only fuels more engagement. Defenders vs. skeptics — classic internet standoff.
One commenter who claimed to know Bebe’s family jumped in to set the record straight: “I know Bebe’s owners. Bebe is an extremely adventurous bird—he regularly goes bike riding and even skydiving with his owners, all done with loving planning and care by Steve and Cher. This isn’t some reckless, one-off stunt. I understand if some people are concerned, but a short clip without context does not give the full picture. So chill!!”
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