Scotty Sea Gull

I grew up in Scotland where we gulls make quite a presence on the shore. There, they call us “scavengers” and “pests” because the humans don’t respect our way of life. But after joining the Ocean Protectors and showing at least two humans that sea gulls can give, not just take, I hope the world will begin to look at us a wee bit differently.

You seemed to become good friends with Murdock Sea Otter during your adventure. Isn’t that a strange friendship: a sea gull and an otter?

Not at all, laddie! Murdock and me, well, we were the only two critters of all the Ocean Protectors not living in the water. That is, until Duckey joined us. And it turns out that my second cousin, a California gull, was spending his time near the same beach as Murdock.

Not being an ocean dweller, why did you risk your life to protect the ocean?

First of all, like Murdock, “Sea” is my middle name. Even though I don’t live in it, I live on it. We gulls find a lot of our food near the surface of the ocean.

That’s right. Polly Puffer Fish was a bit worried when you flew in to join the crew.

That little lassie needn’t have worried. I make it a habit to keep my work separate from my food. And, if you know anything about seagulls, we’re not very picky eaters so there are plenty of other fish in the sea, you might say.

There was a story about a sea gull in Aberdeen, Scotland who was going into a corner store and stealing Doritos. Did you know him?

Sam was a bit of a Robin Hood. He’d grab those crisps and bring them to his family and friends. As it turns out, the humans didn’t mind paying for Sam’s stolen Doritos.

What was the most challenging part of the Ocean Protectors’ recent adventure?

For me, it was all that flying! I have a large wingspan, thankfully, but that can mean a lot more work to make these wings get me where I need to go. I’m just grateful for the I-Zoom and Nicky Nautilus.

What did you learn from the experience?

In all my years, I never thought I’d see a group like this work together. You can never jump to conclusions about the other critters around you. They just might be able to save your life!