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 contains an affluent biodiversity of animals and is home to many different aquatic species such as plankton, fish, squid, shrimp, crab and oysters, which are important for maintaining the health of this basin and feeding other marine animals such as whales, dolphins, porpoises and seabirds.