It seems to me that the members of the SPCD are probably dragons... possibly the fire-breathing red kind.
Regarding my sea monster, yes, it's a water-loving dragon. And why not, may I ask? I named her Xiao Lan Chuan, which means "Little Blue River."
This business about soft shells and sick hatchlings is annoying, though. Evidently I post too much on MR to be able to keep them healthy without constant monitoring.
Wait, maybe that's a hint....