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Coral reef fish harbour an unexpectedly high biodiversity of parasites

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Marine and halieutic biodiversity - New Caledonia

July 2007

Coral reefs are known for their exceptional biodiversity. Over 10 000 different species of birds, corals and molluscs have already been described by taxonomists within these aquatic ecosystems. They are fragile, complex and particularly exposed to the effects of global warming.

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Climatic variations influence the emergence of cholera in Africa

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Health, Ocean, climate, impacts - Togo, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Bangladesh

July 2007

Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is rife mainly in the tropical regions where it affects 100 000 people per year. Previous studies in Bangladesh and South America have shown the existence of a relation between climatic variations and the ...

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