[HTML][HTML] Towards a framework for mangrove restoration and conservation in Nigeria

K Sam, N Zabbey, ND Gbaa, JC Ezurike… - Regional Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Mangroves are significant sinks for organic carbon, and there is increased interest to
restoring and conserving them for greenhouse gas emissions mitigation. However …

[HTML][HTML] Computing vegetation indices from the satellite images using GRASS GIS scripts for monitoring mangrove forests in the coastal landscapes of Niger Delta …

P Lemenkova, O Debeir - Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper addresses the issue of the satellite image processing using GRASS GIS in the
mangrove forests of the Niger River Delta, southern Nigeria. The estuary of the Niger River …

Evaluation of human health and ecological risk of heavy metals in water, sediment and shellfishes in typical artisanal oil mining areas of Nigeria

DI Chris, AP Onyena, K Sam - Environmental Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
Heavy metal contamination in water and sediment is a serious concern in nations that
depend heavily on natural resources such as Nigeria. In most coastal communities around …

Mining from the pipeline: artisanal oil refining as a consequence of failed CSR policies in the Niger Delta

K Sam, S Pegg, AO Oladejo - Journal of Environmental Management, 2024 - Elsevier
Oil production in the Niger Delta first attained global prominence after the 1995 hangings of
Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogonis. In the face of horrible publicity and credible …

Impact of Artisanal Crude Oil Refining Effluents on Interstitial Water at a Mangrove Wetland, Asari-Toru Axis of Sombreiro River, Rivers State.

DI Chris, E Ogehenetekevwe - International Journal of Environment …, 2023 - dergipark.org.tr
A comparative study on the water quality of the interstitial water of two creeks in Rivers State
was conducted. Temperature, pH, Conductivity, Dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen …

[HTML][HTML] Temporal shifts in key mangrove crab species linked to biotic and abiotic factors at a latitudinal range limit

C Katharoyan, A Rajkaran, N Peer - Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 2024 - Elsevier
Mangroves in South Africa occur at a southern latitudinal limit (33° 12'51''S, 27° 34'54''E)
where distribution is influenced by global climate change. Mangroves are experiencing …

Relationship between habitat factors, nutrient loads, and plankton community structure in varied mangrove swamps

N Zabbey, F Akokhia, GN Nwipie, DK Nkeeh… - Ecohydrology & …, 2024 - Elsevier
It is widely acknowledged that mangroves regenerate and export nutrients to adjacent
habitats, including marine waters. However, there are persisting claims, though less verified …

Evaluation of the Continuous Monitoring of Land Disturbance Algorithm for Large-Scale Mangrove Classification

K Awty-Carroll, P Bunting, A Hardy, G Bell - Remote sensing, 2021 - mdpi.com
Mangrove forests are of high biological, economic, and ecological importance globally.
Growing within the intertidal zone, they are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate …

[HTML][HTML] Estimation of potential health risks on metals and metalloids contaminants in black goby (Gobius niger) consumption in selected niger delta coast, nigeria

DI Chris, EG Amaewhule, AP Onyena - Journal of Trace Elements and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Introduction The Niger Delta in Nigeria is subject to anthropogenic influences,
impacting the quality of its water bodies, including the Sombrero River. This study aims to …

SPATIAL VARIATION OF HEAVY METALS IN BLUE CRAB (Calinectes amnicola) HARVESTED FROM THE WATER FRONT OF SOME FISHING COMMUNITIES IN …

IC Davies, DK Nkeeh, S Akoko… - … Research Journal of …, 2021 - cirdjournals.com
The aim of this study was to evaluate the spatial variation of the physicochemical parameters
and heavy metals in surface water, sediment and selected fish samples (calinectes …