Journal of
Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology

  • Abbreviation: J. Environ. Chem. Ecotoxicol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-226X
  • DOI: 10.5897/JECE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 197

Full Length Research Paper

Effects of oil and gas exploration and production activities on production and management of seafood in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Udotong J. I. R.
  • Udotong J. I. R.
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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Udoudo U. P.
  • Udoudo U. P.
  • Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Environmental Management, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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Udotong I. R.
  • Udotong I. R.
  • Department of Microbiology, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 22 February 2017
  •  Accepted: 22 August 2017
  •  Published: 30 September 2017

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Sokari TG, Udotong IR (1998). Towards Total Conservation and Utilization of Aquatic Resources from Lower Qua Iboe River Estuary, II. Microbiology, Nutritional Quality and Heavy Metals Content of Uca pugnax from Ibeno Beach, Eket, Akwa Ibom State. Trop. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 2:11-17.

 
 

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Udotong IR, Sokari TG (1998). Towards Total Conservation and Utilization of Aquatic Resources from Lower Qua Iboe River Estuary. I. Microbiology, Nutritional Quality and Heavy Metals Content of Thais callifera from Itak Abasi Creek, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Trop. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 2:4-10.

 
 

Udotong IR, Sokari TG (1998). Towards Total Conservation and Utilization of Aquatic Resources from Lower Qua Iboe River Estuary. I. Microbiology, Nutritional Quality and Heavy Metals Content of Thais callifera from Itak Abasi Creek, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Trop. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 2:4-10.

 
 

Udotong IR, Udotong JIR (2007). Environmental policies and practices in the oil & gas industry in Nigeria: experiences and lessons learnt so far. An invited paper presented during the 2nd World Petroleum Council (WPC) / United Nation Global Compact Forum titled 'Responsible Business Practices in the oil & gas Sector: Implementing the Global Compact Principles' at New Delhi, India.

 
 

Udotong IR, Udotong JIR (2016). How much policy & legislative framework on wastes and contaminated lands management input is contained in the Nigerian Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). In: Proceedings of International Centre for Energy & Environmental Sustainability (ICEESR), UniUyo and United Nations University and Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (GIST) in collaboration with Lancaster University on Wastes Management and Land Contamination held at Le Meridien Hotel & Resorts, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on 16th June 2016.

 
 

Udotong IR, Udoessien EI, Sokari TG (1997). Akwa Ibom State coastal zone management (AKCZM) framework for sustainable Development. Trop. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 1:3-15.

 
 

Udotong IR, Udotong JIR, John OUM (2015). Delineation of Oil- Polluted sites in Ibeno LGA, Nigeria, using Geophysical Techniques. Int. J. Environ. Chem. Ecol. Geol. Geophys. Eng. 9(6):617-623.

 
 

Udotong IR, Udoessien EI, Sokari TG (1997). Akwa Ibom State coastal zone management (AKSCZM) framework: A need for sustainable development. Trop J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 1:3-15.

 
 

Udotong JIR, Udotong IR, Eka OU (2015). Spatio-temporal Variations in Heavy metal Concentrations in Sediment of Qua Iboe River estuary, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Chem. Ecol. Geophys. Eng. 9(6):659-663.

 
 

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