What is Parvo? Canine Parvovirus or âParvoâ is an extremely contagious viral disease causing severe gastrointestinal distress in young dogs. Zones of rapidly dividing cells, such as those in the small intestine are highly susceptible to the virus, causing vomiting and diarrhea.
The world's deepest oil platform is the floating Perdido, which is a spar platform in the Gulf of Mexico in a water depth of 2,438 metres (7,999 ft).
The Gulf of Mexico dead zone is expected to swell far beyond its usual 18,000 kilometers, alarming scientists. Unregulated large-scale farming is to blame for the vast pollutants the rain washes into the ocean. Time Magazine reports: