Main: Abel Jackson- Abel Jackson is the main character in this story. He is a young boy for most of the book and he loves to spend time in the ocean. Dora Jackson- Dora is Abel's mum and she taught him everything he knows about the ocean. Blueback- Blueback is the huge mischievous blue groper that Abel Jackson falls in love with. He is a very lovable character.
Other: Mad Macka- Mad Macka is an abalone diver that comes to Longboat Bay every year. Costello- Costello is an abalone diver that is hell bent on taking every ab he finds. He also tries to kill Blueback. Stella- Stella is the only girl besides his mother that Abel ever loves. She is also in love with the ocean.