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: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Heavy metals pollution index of surface water from Commodore channel, Lagos, Nigeria

Charles Izuma Addey
  • Charles Izuma Addey
  • Marine Science and Technology Department, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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Nubi Olubunmi Ayoola
  • Nubi Olubunmi Ayoola
  • Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, Lagos, Nigeria.
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Adelopo Abdulganiyu Omobolaji
  • Adelopo Abdulganiyu Omobolaji
  • Works and Physical planning Department, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria.
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Oginni Emmanuel Tolulope
  • Oginni Emmanuel Tolulope
  • Physical Oceanography Department, Zhejiang University, China.
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  •  Received: 07 March 2018
  •  Accepted: 13 April 2018
  •  Published: 30 June 2018

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