New Caledonia: Watch an unlikely friendship form between a diver and a fish

Did you know that fish have their own unique personalities and we can actually form lasting relationships with them? Ten years ago, Marino – a local dive master in New Caledonia – met a baby anemone fish and they formed their own special bond that continues to this day. We don’t tend to look at fish as complex creatures but this special relationship shows another side to the marine animals. Who would have guessed that a small clownfish and a human could form a decade long relationship? Yet Marion and Nemo help reveal that so many creatures in nature have distinct personalities and behaviors. So remember: if we unsustainably extract marine resources, there are billions of little beings that are impacted. New Caledonia is an oasis of marine stewardship in the Pacific Ocean, where national laws and traditional wisdom bring together communities, industries, organizations and governments to safeguard their marine treasures. By showing people what the successful conservation of reef systems looks like, hopefully we can engage wider and more diverse audiences to support conservation initiatives. Conservation International relentlessly works to conserve the Coral Sea and its diversity — before it becomes endangered. Learn more: