Ep 13. Squid Squirt

Dive Olly Dive is an underwater adventure series where the protagonist, Olly, is a young submarine-in-training who navigates underwater and faces different obstacles along with his best friend, Beth, and his mentor, Skid. The show aims to educate children about the ocean while encouraging them to take action to protect it.

In episode 13 titled "Squid Squirt," Olly and Beth are on a mission to find a rare species of sea sponge that is known to have medicinal properties. Skid, who is in charge of the mission, warns them not to touch any sea creatures that they don't know. However, as they venture out into the ocean, they discover a group of playful squid. Olly and Beth decide to interact with the creatures, which they were not supposed to do according to the guidelines. They soon realize that one of the squids is not feeling well, and see that it has been squirted by another squid with an ink-like liquid. They call Skid and inform him of the situation.

Skid advises them to lure the sick squid into a net to transport it safely for medical treatment. However, the squid doesn't want to follow them and continues to swim away. Olly and Beth decide to track the squid until they can capture it. As they pursue the squid, they realize that the ink-like substance is not ink but rather a peculiar secretion that the squids release when they are frightened or stressed.

The team eventually catches the squid, and Skid carefully administers treatment to it. Skid explains to Olly and Beth that the secretion the squid released was its defense mechanism and warned them that it's essential to respect all marine creatures' boundaries, especially when interacting with them. He explained that humans should not interfere with the animals' instincts or natural ways of behavior in any form.

While treating the squid, the team learns that the squid they captured was from a group that had migrated to that area, and it was born in a different part of the ocean. The squid's health deteriorates rapidly, and Skid realizes that it is suffering from a condition that requires a rare type of treatment, which is only found in the part of the ocean where the squid was originally born.

Olly and Beth suggest they transport the squid back to its birthplace, where it could get the best care. However, Skid explains to them that it would be unsafe for them to navigate to that area as it was full of dangerous currents. Olly and Beth want to help and come up with a plan to aid the squid.

The team then works together to create an ocean current simulation to guide the squid back safely and help it to reach its home. After releasing the squid, Olly and Beth can witness the joy of the family as it reunites and the young squid is embraced and welcomed home.

The episode also teaches children about the impact of human activities on marine life. When Skid finds a discarded plastic container in the ocean while treating the squid, he reminds them that it's their responsibility as humans to keep oceans clean and free of harmful materials. The scene emphasizes the message of protecting the oceans and its inhabitants, making it an ideal educational tool for children.

In conclusion, the "Squid Squirt" episode from Dive Olly Dive serves as a remarkable educational and entertaining tool for children. It raises awareness about the importance of respecting marine creatures' boundaries and the severity of human impacts on marine life. The episode also highlights the need to maintain cleanliness and biodegradable waste disposal measures to help reduce the negative environmental impacts affecting the protected habitats like oceans.