Dory's species, the blue tang, saw a spike in sales among fish owners and aquarists after the release of Finding Nemo. Despite the popularity, all blue tangs in captivity are wild-caught, leading to concerns of overfishing for the pet-trade.
Following the release of Finding Nemo, there was an increase in sales of Dory's species, the blue tang, among fish owners and aquarists. However, due to their captivity being sourced from the wild, this trend has sparked worries regarding overfishing for the pet trade industry.