[HTML][HTML] Heavy metal accumulation in the edible crab Cardisoma armatum (Brachyura: Gecarcinidae) and implications for human health risks

VM Ngo-Massou, EF Kottè-Mapoko, N Din - Scientific African, 2022 - Elsevier
The increasing heavy metal accumulation in edible fauna is harmful to human health.
Among mangrove crabs, Cardisoma armatum is the most consumed despite their doubtful …

Assessment of heavy metal contamination in fish, fruits, and vegetables in Southwest Nigeria: A systematic review

B Laoye, P Olagbemide, T Ogunnusi, O Akpor - F1000Research, 2024 - f1000research.com
Background The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the prevalence of heavy
metal contamination in fish, fruits, and vegetables in Southwest Nigeria. The review focused …

Health Risk Assessment of Potentially Toxic Metals in Differently Processed Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) from Selected Markets from Abeokuta Southwestern Nigeria

AM Taiwo, OJ Thomas, OZ Ojekunle… - … Trace Element Research, 2025 - Springer
Fish is a significant source of animal protein for humans; however, it has a tendency to
bioaccumulate toxicants from the environment. The present study assessed the health risks …

[PDF][PDF] Minerals and trace elements content of selected shellfish from opuro-ama waterfront: an impacted tidal creek in Rivers State, Nigeria

DI Chris, DK Nkeeh, E Oghenetekevwe - 2022 - iiardjournals.org
In this study, the content of essential minerals, copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn),
calcium (Ca), and sodium (Na) in the edible parts of Tympanotonus fuscatus, Thais …

Addressing Heavy Metal Pollution in Nigeria: Evaluating Policies, Assessing Impacts, and Enhancing Remediation Strategies

O Ogbeide, B Henry - Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental …, 2024 - ajol.info
Heavy metal pollution is a significant environmental concern in Nigeria, posing risks to
ecological integrity and public health. This study aims to evaluate the existing policies and …

[PDF][PDF] Scientific African

VM Ngo-Massou, EF Kottè-Mapoko, N Din - 2022 - researchgate.net
abstract The increasing heavy metal accumulation in edible fauna is harmful to human
health. Among mangrove crabs, Cardisoma armatum is the most consumed despite their …

[PDF][PDF] Analysis of trace elements content in shellfish and water quality statue of Opuro-ama Creek, Rivers State, Nigeria

Marine foods are very rich in minerals such as copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn),
calcium (Ca), and sodium (Na) 1. Minerals are minute nutrients that are essential for the …

Comparative Analysis of Concentrations of Heavy Metals in Surface Water of Nafada, Ashaka and Almakashi Corridors of River Gongola, Nigeria

B Abubakar, KA Abubakar… - African Journal of …, 2024 - afropolitanjournals.com
A study on comparative analysis of heavy metals concentrations in surface water was
carried out in three selected stations: Nafada, Ashaka and Almakashi along the corridors of …

[PDF][PDF] POLLUTION IN WATER AND FISH OF TROPICAL MAJIDUN CREEK, LAGOS NIGERIA

RY Oladunjoye - ftstjournal.com
Pollution of water bodies by natural and anthropogenic activities is on the increase and
rendering water unsafe for aquatic biota and man. This study assessed the tropical pollution …