The Dory dilemma, conservation fears from a movie

The Dory dilemma, conservation fears from a movie

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Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the impact of the movies Finding Nemo and Finding Dory on the demand for clownfish and blue Tang as pets. After Finding Nemo, the demand for clownfish increased, leading to overfishing and local extinctions. While clownfish can be bred in captivity, blue Tang cannot, posing a conservation challenge. The video highlights the difficulties in breeding blue Tang and the harmful methods used to capture them in the wild. Conservationists are working on breeding blue Tang in captivity, and the video suggests alternative fish for aquariums.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of captive breeding for clownfish and blue tangs?

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What alternatives are suggested for people wanting a pet fish until blue tangs can be bred successfully?

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