Never-Before-Seen Footage of Clownfish Hatching

Thanks to the use of a specialized infrared camera, we're now able to witness a never-before-seen phase of clownfish development: the nighttime hatching of larva from their eggs.

[arkhamb]

so I learnt
NEMO was based on a lie. clownfish parents don't give a shit about offsprings.

[PainfulHail]

*Barracuda slowly swims closer to clown fish*

[manuelmartinsoriano]

What, no overbearing parents like Finding Nemo?! I'M SHOOK

[alinadeem]

So clownfish don't lay their eggs away from the anemone? Seems that a little biological accuracy would have prevented Nemo's mother and many siblings from dying.

[thepinkflamingostrikesagai]

When Marlin finally had the confidence to get remarried.
Nemo found himself going from the only child to having 1, 500 step bothers and sisters.

[BeachLookingGuy]

2 dislikes? One does not simply dislike a video of clown fish hatchlings with sir David Attenborough as the commentary

[MPrz]

You guys comparing this to Nemo know that if Nemo was accurate Nemos dad would become female over a 4 month period after his mate died and he would breed with Nemo

[bobgreen]

What a fascinating diverse and beautiful planet we inhabit.

[adamemac]

Love how nature cooperates with one another. You scratch my back and I'll .. get rid of parasites. 😅

[ParisfromTexas]

WOW. Loved this segment, I’m the owner of a saltwater aquarium and we’ve ALWAYS had clowns. They are so beautiful, lovely, and unique. Truly a treat to see something so special, thank you Smithsonian!!

[calebgoodman]

I’m so proud of my children. *Now get out of this house and don’t come back or else!* Good luck! We love you!
- Clownfish Parents

[froggie]

Just imagine if there was secret alien cameras watching and studying our life just like we do in smithsonian.

[thotburger]

Me: i think I'll go to bed early tonight
Me at 3am: this

[azizahkasim]

This is the kind of stuff I watched before going to sleep

[minecraftweeeweeweeb]

Nobody’s talking about how those flowing sea things where the clown fish are chilling at looks so nice.

[eegernades]

Is this really the first time this has been observed? In the reading hobby, I could've sworn I saw videos of spawning years ago. From the egg laying, fertilizing, fanning, and the growth from just a hobbyist. I kind of find it hard to believe this is the first.

[danieldevito]

That anemone looks so comfortable. Like an underwater shag carpet... Lol

[superxavxii]

This reminds me of the first 10 mins of finding nemo

[Mike]

Definitely one of the prettiest colored fish in the oceans.

[larrywolf]

Life is beautiful. Thank you for bringing it into my home, Smithsonian.