Meet the crew · Field note 05
Shelly
Ocean observer and practical guide
Shelly is thoughtful, caring, and full of useful ocean knowledge. She pays attention to currents, coral shapes, tides, landmarks, and the ways living things depend on their habitats. She can look below the surface and above it, giving the crew a valuable new perspective.
- Species
- Hawksbill turtle
- Crew strength
- Reading the environment and turning observations into practical advice
- Look for
- A warm patterned shell, patterned flippers, and a calm, cheerful expression
Interactive field challenge
Look below. Look above.
Choose both views to find Shelly's clues. Below the water, she studies the currents. Above the water, she checks the lighthouse.
Explore both views to complete Shelly's observation.
Shelly's field notes
How she helps the crew
Shelly explains what the water and habitat are showing them in language everyone can understand. She studies how coral, seagrass, roots, ledges, and channels shape the current. She also keeps the crew thinking about the creatures who live in each place.
From the adventures“Some currents pull you forward, and some push you back.”
Watch how water moves.
With a grown-up, watch water in a sink, tub, puddle, or shoreline. What makes it speed up, slow down, bend, or swirl?