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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
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The Niger Delta wetland ecosystem: What threatens it and why should we protect it?

Chidumeje Ndidi Patience Okonkwo*

Chidumeje Ndidi Patience Okonkwo*
School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, 2351, Australia.
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Lalit Kumar

Lalit Kumar
School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, 2351, Australia.
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Subhashni Taylor

Subhashni Taylor
School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, 2351, Australia.
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Article Number - 2B3416852458
Vol.9(5), pp. 451- 463 , May 2015
https://doi.org/10.5897/AJEST2014.1841

Received: 09 December 2014
Accepted: 20 April 2015
Published: 20 May 2015

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