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 effects of oil spill on pelagic and bottom dwelling organisms in the riverine areas of Odidi and Egwa in Warri, Delta State

Doris Fovwe Ogeleka
  • Doris Fovwe Ogeleka
  • Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State.
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Oghenekohwiroro Edjere
  • Oghenekohwiroro Edjere
  • Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria.
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Angela Nwudu
  • Angela Nwudu
  • Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State.
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Felix Ebodaghe Okieimen
  • Felix Ebodaghe Okieimen
  • University of Benin, Geo-Environmental and Climate Change Adaptation Research Centre, Benin City, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 15 June 2016
  •  Accepted: 02 September 2016
  •  Published: 31 December 2016

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