Finding Nemo (franchise) film, stating: As of September 2018, there has been no further word on the future of the franchise. "Exploring the Reef" is a short documentary film. It features Jean-Michel Cousteau, exploring the Great Barrier Reef, but Marlin, Dory, and Nemo keep interrupting him. The short film is included on the second disc of the "Finding Nemo" DVD. "Marine Life Interviews" focuses on some of the supporting characters within "Finding Dory" as they give brief interviews and thoughts on Dory herself. The short is included on the DVD and Blu-Ray release of "Finding Dory". This is similar to Aardman's "Creature Comforts".
Finding Nemo for tropical fish skyrocketed after the film's release, causing reef species decimation in Vanuatu and many other reef areas. After seeing the film, some aquarium owners released their pet fish into the ocean, but failed to release them into the correct oceanic habitat, which introduced species that are harmful to the indigenous environment, a practice that is harming reefs worldwide. "Finding Nemo" was released on VHS and DVD on November 4, 2003. The DVD release included an original short film, "Exploring the Reef", and the short animated film, "Knick Knack" (1989). It would go on to become the best-selling DVD