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The Reef, Kelp Forest & Marine Life Institute - Exploring The Worlds of 'Finding Dory'


Recently, we discussed some of the background inspiration which led Andrew Stanton to start writing the follow up to Finding Nemo — today we'll explore three of the locations (or worlds) which Dory-and-friends will encounter in Finding Dory.

There have been 13 years between the original theatrical release of Finding Nemo and Finding Dory and while the technology behind the films have advanced leaps and bounds since Nemo's 2003 release, the team had some interesting challenges trying to not step too far beyond the look of the original film. According to director Andrew Stanton, the filmmakers faced a curious challenge. “Our technology advances so much over time,” he says. “But we’re beholden to the production design, look and feel of the original movie. So we had to sneak in the improvements. Our lighting is more complex. The flora and fauna have more detail.

Nowhere in the movie are the technological advances more evident than in the film's three main worlds — The Reef, Kelp Forrest and Marine Life Institute. Let's explore each location a little more.


The Reef celebrates fun, family and the comforts of home. Vibrantly colored coral and seaweed provide cover for Marlin, Nemo and the newest member of their family, Dory—at least until their new adventure kicks off. “The coral reef is a slightly fancier, more dynamic version of what we saw in the first movie,” says Stanton, “but we’re not there for long.”
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