Reel vs. Real: The Science Behind ‘Finding Nemo’
“Finding Nemo,” Pixar’s underwater odyssey, tantalizes viewers with its technicolor depiction of the ocean and its residents. But how often does the film’s whimsical narrative swim away from the tide of scientific truth? Clownfish, the movie’s leading species, possess intricate behaviors and cognitions, many of which Pixar playfully reimagines. Does the real-world Nemo have a…