Australian and British scientists reveal why it was so hard to find Nemo – baby clownfish can swim up to 400km to find a home
Australian Associated Press
theguardian.com, Thursday 18 September 2014 02.10 BST
Scientists have revealed why it may be so difficult to find Nemo – baby clownfish can swim up to 400km in search of a new home.
A study, co-authored by James Cook University (JCU) researchers, shows the larvae cross large tracts of ocean to find new coral to settle on, making them better able to cope with environmental change.
“Knowing how far larvae disperse helps us understand how fish populations can adapt,” said Hugo Harrison from JCU’s centre of excellence for coral reef studies. “The further they can swim, the better they can cope.”
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