Contamination of the total environment (air, soil, water and biota) by crude oil has become a
paramount interest in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Studies have revealed variable …

The Niger Delta Region is the largest river delta in Africa and features the fifth largest
mangrove forest on Earth. It provides numerous ecosystem services to the local populations …

Abstract The Niger Delta mangrove ecosystem, located in Southern Nigeria, is a vital
wetland area encompassing diverse ecological zones such as coastal inland zone, middle …

Mangroves are vulnerable to varying magnitudes of degrading impact by human activities.
Despite the many benefits of mangrove ecosystems, mangroves in the Niger Delta region …

Mangrove restoration has been undertaken with varying degrees of success in many tropical
and subtropical marine shorelines around the globe. However, mangrove reforestation in …

It is widely acknowledged that mangroves regenerate and export nutrients to adjacent
habitats, including marine waters. However, there are persisting claims, though less verified …

Mangrove forest in the Niger Delta and its associated biotic and abiotic has been greatly
impacted by several factors, some natural and others anthropogenic in nature …

The study aimed at investigating the challenges and prospects of mangrove restoration and
conservation in the Scarcies River Estuary, a prerequisite for effective management …

There is dire need for deliberate green action plan to solve the endemic environmental
crises occasioned by unsustainable utilization of natural resources and environmental …

The application of extracts from red mangrove plant (Rhizophora racemosa) bark has
awakened the need to profile the phytochemicals of the plant. The study characterized the …