In Volume One, Blue Ocean Bob Discovers His Purpose, young Bob yearns for a greater sense of purpose. Accompanied by his friend Xena, an overly cautious hummingbird, he sets out to ask the happy sea creatures to share their wisdom with him. His quest leads him first to Al, a playful and spirited dolphin, and then to the local sage, an old turtle named Doc, who finally helps Bob to realize his passion and discover his purpose – to protect the sea, and all life within it.