African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

Heavy metal content in fish and water from River Niger at Agenebode, Edo State, Nigeria

Wangboje, O. M
  • Wangboje, O. M
  • Department of fisheries, university of Benin, PMB 1154, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
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Ikhuabe, A. J
  • Ikhuabe, A. J
  • Department of fisheries, university of Benin, PMB 1154, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 12 December 2014
  •  Accepted: 21 January 2015
  •  Published: 30 March 2015

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