Romance Blossoms Between Clownfish 'Harry & Meghan' 1 November 2017 by Visit Blackpool Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aren't the only love-struck couple having to carry out their courtship under the full gaze of the public eye. A loved-up pair of 'Finding Nemo' Clown Fish have been named after the Royal couple, after they became inseparable following a rescue mission worthy of the film classic. This ‘Harry and Meghan’ are getting on swimmingly at their new SEA LIFE Blackpool home, with marine experts trying to keep a discreet distance as their courtship progresses. The fish – the same species as Nemo in the famous Pixar animation – were among a host of rare tropical species which had been left facing a bleak future after a wholesale aquarium supplier in Greater Manchester shut down. Scott Blacker, head aquarist at SEA LIFE Blackpool, and his team stepped in quickly to rescue the beleaguered fish. Some 40 fish are now happily rehoused at the popular seafront attraction, where they are undergoing 30-days’ quarantine before being distributed across various tropical fish displays within the aquarium. Matthew Titherington, general manager at SEA LIFE Blackpool, explained: “All of the fish seem to really like their new home. We have ideal conditions for them. But two beautiful Tomato Clown Fish seem to be getting on particularly well. “We’ve named them Harry and Meghan, after they started an elaborate courtship routine. “We’re keeping an eye on them, as they’re trying to pretend to keep a discreet distance, but they’re almost inseparable. Who’d have thought this would have happened as a result of the rescue.” Matthew added that his team had to move fast to help save the threatened fish. “Some of them are quite rare species, which is why they needed specialist care,” he added: “We were just pleased we were able to act quickly and give them a new home.” Scott Blacker said: “They are difficult to look after and need expert care in terms of water temperature and feeding patterns. Happily, we can provide them with ideal water conditions and are looking forward to welcoming them to the main display tanks for visitors to enjoy, once they’ve completed the necessary period of quarantine.” The rescue forms part of SEA LIFE Blackpool’s ‘Breed, Rescue, Protect’ campaign, as part of its wider conservation work. SEA LIFE Blackpool is committed to the conservation and protection of marine life. Its partner charity, the SEA LIFE Trust, develops and supports projects to protect ocean wildlife and habitats across the world.