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

Interactive field challenge
See the whole reef
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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Dottie's field notes
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!”
Look from a new angle.
Pause somewhere familiar. What can you see from high, low, near, and far away?