Sediments are complex environments, with varying physicochemical characteristics, such as
composition and type of organic matter, particle size distribution, and pH. Contaminated …

Macroinvertebrates are bioindicators of sediment quality and serve as a reference for the
status of a given ecosystem. However, unregulated anthropogenic activities affect …

This study assesses the ecological risk and impact of anthropogenic activities in the Cochin
estuary–a Ramsar site–by trace metal indices in surface sediment collected from thirteen …

Health risk assessment with respect to heavy metals concentration and consumption of fish
(Sarotherodon melanotheron) obtained from Azuabie creek was carried out. Five fish …

Seafood is an essential protein source for coastal communities. However, they can
accumulate heavy metals from human activities which could pose a potential health risk to …

Kerala, the southern state of India, was severely hit by a massive flood in August 2018
affecting millions of people causing loss to the state exchequer. The aim of this paper was to …

Anthropogenic activities along Okpare creek are mainly farming, irrigation, fishing, domestic
activities, lumbering and sand mining and these activities can alter some natural …

In the Niger Delta, the problem of water and sediment pollution has been of concern to all
stakeholders, following the rate and extent of degeneration of the environment and water …

Fish samples (Mugil cephalus) were collected from Azuabie creek for heavy metal and
health risk analysis. Samples were collected monthly (January to December 2015) and …

The aim of this study was to determine surface and groundwater quality in some
communities in the Niger Delta and to evaluate the implications for domestic use and …