Journal of
Ecology and The Natural Environment

  • Abbreviation: J. Ecol. Nat. Environ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9847
  • DOI: 10.5897/JENE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 408

Full Length Research Paper

Ecological study on the impact of mariculture fish cage site on the physico-chemical characteristics of Lagos Lagoon, South Western Nigeria

Olapoju, Oluwabukunola Ayokunmi
  • Olapoju, Oluwabukunola Ayokunmi
  • Department of Marine Sciences, University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
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Edokpayi, Clement Aghatise
  • Edokpayi, Clement Aghatise
  • Department of Marine Sciences, University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 03 September 2014
  •  Accepted: 17 October 2014
  •  Published: 30 December 2014

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