Did You Know This Is Why Scuttle Can Breathe Underwater in The Little Mermaid Live Action #shorts
Channel: Disney Dave
Date: 2023-06-18

Did You Know This Is Why Scuttle Can Breathe Underwater in The Little Mermaid Live Action #shorts

A surprising moment from the 2023 The Little Mermaid is when Scuttle, the beloved seagull character, meets Ariel underwater and is miraculously able to stay there. This inevitably left audiences wondering: since when can seagulls breathe underwater? In fact, Scuttle is not a seagull in The Little Mermaid remake but a gannet. Although he has the iconic white feathers of a gull, his black feet, blue eyes, and yellow patches prove that he is a different kind of seabird.
A major aspect of gannets is their ability to dive deep into the ocean to hunt for food. Their wings and feet allow them to dive 70 feet underwater and can remain there for 30 seconds. These facts are important because they are the reason behind Scuttle's species change. In order to make it so that Ariel had never been to the surface ever, The Little Mermaid creators made Scuttle a bird that could meet Ariel down under to offer his misguided wisdom. In this way, Ariel's first appearance above water is extra special.

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