Parrot explores the Bahamas under-sea world in custom-built mini submarine

10 Apr 2026 • 10:15 PM MYT
The Independent
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A parrot has gone viral after appearing to explore the Bahamas in a miniature submarine.

Bebe’s owner took the bird scuba diving in a custom-built vessel designed for the underwater trip.

The video, which has amassed more than 4 million views, shows the white-winged parakeet drifting beneath the surface inside a hand-built mini submarine.

In a follow-up clip, the parrot’s owner addressed speculation surrounding the footage, confirming its authenticity and sharing the story behind the so-called ‘Bebesphere’, a custom plastic chamber fitted with a controlled oxygen system.

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