- This was the last episode to be written by Kim Duran.
- This is the second time Rocky's tugboat is used.
- The first was "Pups Save a Stinky Flower".
- This episode marks the second time where buddy breathing is involved (Corny and Ryder). The first occasion took place in "Pups Save a Walrus" (Wally and Zuma).
- This is Wally's second Season 3 appearance. He also has a cameo appearance in "Pups Save Friendship Day".
- This is the first time Corny is seen without Emma.
- Rocky mentioned a ten-code (ten-four = affirmative) when Ryder commanded him to rescue Corny using his tugboat winch.
- This is the first time a character's full name is called out (Cornelius).
- This is the last time Zuma uses his pup-pack scuba until Season 8's "Pups Save the Floating Goodways".
- Not counting his air pups gear scuba.
- This is the only Season 3 episode in which Zuma appears on the title card.