Castlebury Books Meet the crew

Meet the crew · Field note 03

Dottie

Lookout and gentle protector

Dottie glides above the crew with a wide view of everything happening around them. She notices beauty, movement, and changes in the environment. Her gentle warmth helps new friends feel safe, and her broad fins make her a strong helper when the current grows rough.

Species
Spotted eagle ray
Crew strength
Seeing the whole situation and watching over others
Look for
Wide wing-like fins, a soft gray-blue back, and a pattern of bright spots
Dottie, a gentle spotted eagle ray

Interactive field challenge

See the whole reef

Exploring…

Dottie's wide view helps her notice what is happening all around. Find the current, a sheltered place, and neighbors who may need help.

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How she helps the crew

Dottie watches from above, feels changes in the moving water, and helps the crew understand what is happening around them. She welcomes others with kindness and can use her broad fins to create a calmer path for smaller travelers.

From the adventures“It's like a team—just like us!”
Try it like Dottie

Look from a new angle.

Pause somewhere familiar. What can you see from high, low, near, and far away?