A world of biodiversity

2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity. On this occasion, Nausicaa propose to discover the thousand faces of biodiversity. New residents will relate the diversity of life to visitors. A treasure hunt for the family, takes ages to Madagascar to South Africa through the Californian coast..

Yellow Seahorse Yellow Seahorse

Learn more about the yellow seahorse (Hippocampus kuda).
Gorgonian feather star Gorgonian feather star

Learn more about the Gorgonian feather star (Cenometra bella).
Corals of the genus Euphyllia Corals of the genus Euphyllia

Learn more about the Corals of the genus Euphyllia (Euphyllia sp.).
The Decorator Crab The Decorator Crab

Learn more about the Decorator Crab (Camposcia retusa).

Durban hinge-beak shrimp Durban hinge-beak shrimp

Learn more about the Durban hinge-beak shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis).
Common Comet Star Common Comet Star

Learn more about the Common Comet Star (Linckia guildingii).
The Edible Sea Cucumber The Edible Sea Cucumber

Learn more about the Edible Sea Cucumber (Holothuria edulis).
The Horseshoe Crab The Horseshoe Crab

Learn more about the Horseshoe Crab (Limulus sp.).
The Diadem Urchin The Diadem Urchin

Learn more about the Diadem Urchin (Diadema setosum).
The rock boring urchin The rock boring urchin

Learn more about the rock boring urchin (Echinometra mathaei).
Clown anemonefish Clown anemonefish

Learn more about the Clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris).
Philippine sea apple Philippine sea apple

Learn more about the Philippine sea apple (Pseudocolochirus violaceus).
The Blacktip Reef Shark The Blacktip Reef Shark

Discover the blacktip reef shark.
The Panther Cameleon The Panther Cameleon

Discover the Panther Cameleon.
The Madagascan Radiated Tortoise The Madagascan Radiated Tortoise

Discover the Madagascan Radiated Tortoise.
The Peppermint Shrimp The Peppermint Shrimp

Discover the Peppermint Shrimp.
Photos Yvette TAVERNIER, Pauline BINCTEUX, Claire BACHIMONT