The problem of environmental pollution is a global concern as it affects the entire ecosystem.
There is a cyclic revolution of pollutants from industrial waste or anthropogenic sources into …

Microplastic ingestion has been documented in various aquatic species. This causes
physical damage, and additionally contaminated microplastics transfer attached pollutants …

Abstract The upper Malwathu Oya is a seasonal river. The main livelihood of people living in
the immediate vicinity of the river is paddy cultivation, and chronic kidney disease is reported …

Heavy metals of sort Pb and Cd are of utmost importance significantly in Nigerian public
health. Others such as Fe and Zn are available in the environment and typically contribute to …

Heavy metals can significantly bioaccumulate in fish tissues. The step wise mechanism of
heavy metal toxicities on fish health is still limited. The present study assessed the tissue …

The contamination of the aquatic systems with heavy metals from natural anthropogenic
sources has become a global problem which poses threats to ecosystems and natural …

This study was designed to investigate the human health risk through consumption of
seafood from contaminated sites in Kaa, B-Dere, and Bodo City all in Ogoniland. The …

Objectives The unpolluted freshwater is an essential ingredient for the healthy life of animals
and humans. Aquatic pollution is the most important problem for living organisms. The main …

This study assessed the health risks of heavy metals contamination in snail (Archachatina
marginata) from crude oil producing regions in Rivers State, Nigeria. Cadmium, lead …

Cross River serves as a major source of drinking water, transportation, agricultural activities
and fishing in Cross River State, Nigeria. Since there is no formal control of effluents …