This study assessed the ecological risk of heavy metals in sediments and evaluated metal transfer between sediments and water in the Nwaniba River. Water and sediment samples were collected from four sites during the rainy season and analyzed for seven metals (Tl, As, Pb, Cd, Cr,...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2025/v34i61002
Knowledge of the distribution of key elements in natural waters is a crucial variable in evaluating geochemical processes and optimising environmental conditions. This work assessed the Nwaniba River in Akwa Ibom State to calculate the spatial distribution, contamination status o...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6957
Aims: This study investigated seasonal variations in the physicochemical characteristics of sediments from Douglas Creek, Niger Delta, with emphasis on nutrient dynamics and ecological implications. Study Design: A cross-sectional seasonal study design was employed. Place and Dur...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6954
This study assesses the levels of heavy metals and hydrocarbons in Tympanotomus fuscatus and the sediments of Qua Iboe River, Akwa Ibom State; the interest in the study area was due to the several industrial and oil exploration activities in the area. The heavy metals (HM) of in...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2019/v27i430121
Aim: This study evaluates human health risk assessment of trace metals particularly [Chromium(Cr), Copper(Cu), Manganese(Mn), Lead(Pb), and Zinc(Zn)] in water, sediments and edible fish species collected from Idu-Uruan Beach, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Study Design: Sediments, wat...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2023/v27i8698
Uwem U. Ubong, Edidiong E. Ikpe, Ifiok O. Ekwere & Emaime J. Uwanta·Asian Journal of Biology·2023
The study was undertaken to determine the levels of 16 priority PAHs in soil and sediments from some vicinities of Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin. The soils were prepared using standard procedure in the laboratory and analyzed for 16 US EPA priority PAHs using Gas Chromatography-Mass S...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i1354
The Niger Delta region, located in Southern Nigeria, is a significant hub for oil and gas production, fostering economic growth and energy security in West Africa sub-region. Drilling activities in this region generate substantial amounts of Produced Water - a large waste stream...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2025/v34i4978
Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals and Hydrocarbons in Sediment, Shell and Flesh of the Faunas in Qua-Iboe River at Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria was undertaken. The faunas and sediment sample were collected from designated locations and a control location along Ikot-Ibok in dry a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2023/v13i6264