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Global Journal of HUMAN-SOCIAL SCIENCE: B
Geography, Geo-Sciences, Environmental Disaster
Management
Volume 14 Issue 6 Version 1.0 Year 2014
Type: Double Blind Peer Reviewed International Research Journal
Publisher: Global Journals Inc. (USA)
Online ISSN: 2249-460x & Print ISSN: 0975-587X
Oil Pollution and Water Quality in the Niger Delta: Implications for
the Sustainability of the Mangrove Ecosystem
By Emuedo, O. A, Anoliefo, G. O & Emuedo, C. O
Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, Iyanomo
Abstract- Water pollution from crude oil spills in the mangrove ecosystem was investigated
employing water samples obtained from three different locations in the Niger Delta. Focused
group discussions were held and comprehensive questionnaires were administered to the
residents in the three communities where the water samples were collected. The results of the
study showed that oil activities have led to poor water quality in the Niger Delta, negatively
impacting on the mangrove ecosystem with extensive depletion of fish stock in the region. The
authors recommend the adoption of best practices in the oil activities to minimise the harmful
effects of oil operations in the Niger Delta.
GJHSS-B Classification : FOR Code: 960305, 700401
OilPollutionandWaterQualityintheNigerDeltaImplicationsfortheSustainabilityoftheMangroveEcosystem
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