Journal of
Oceanography and Marine Science

  • Abbreviation: J. Oceanogr. Mar. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2294
  • DOI: 10.5897/JOMS
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 62

Full Length Research Paper

Effect of hydroclimatic conditions on phytoplankton community at Epe Lagoon tributary, Southwest Nigeria

A. I. Inyang*
  • A. I. Inyang*
  • Department of Marine Biology, Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria.
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K. E. Sunday
  • K. E. Sunday
  • Department of Marine Biology, Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria.
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M. U. Dan
  • M. U. Dan
  • Department of Marine Biology, Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 21 March 2016
  •  Accepted: 24 May 2016
  •  Published: 30 September 2016

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