Decimating Nemo: How the attention on clownfish is threatening the species

Clownfish swim in a tank in the Marine Discovery Centre at Thailand's SAii Phi Phi Island Village resort. — Photos: CAROLA FRENTZEN/dpa

CLOWNFISH, with their little pouty mouths, mini fins and striking orange and white colours, are victims of their own cuteness.

The world discovered the anemonefish 20 years ago and has been eagerly pursuing them ever since. But while fans love looking at the diminutive fish, this is putting ever more pressure on the creatures themselves.