Title of article
Seasonal Variation in Interstitial Fluid Quality of the Andoni Flats, Niger Delta, Nigeria
Author/Authors
ANSA, E.J. Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research - African Regional Aquaculture Centre, Nigeria , Sikoki, F. D. UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT - DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL and ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY, NIGERIA , FRANCIS, A. University of Port Harcourt - Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, Nigeria , ALLISON, M.E. Niger Delta University - Department of Fisheries, Nigeria
Pages
5
From page
123
To page
127
Abstract
Physicochemical characteristics of the interstitial fluid of the sediment of the intertidal and subtidal zones of the Andoni flats were studied. The results for the interstitial fluid showed low dissolved oxygen levels (0.1 – 1.3mg/l), high temperature values (26.2 -32.4°C), wide salinity range (8 – 21ppt) and near neutral pH (6.26 – 7.76) across stations. Sampling duration was from January 1999 to December 2000 covering both wet season (April – October) and dry season (November – March). The implications of the effects of fluctuating environmental variables on in-fauna inhabiting sediment are discussed.
Keywords
Seasonal Variation , Interstitial Fluid Quality , Andoni Flats
Journal title
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Serial Year
2007
Journal title
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Record number
2660409
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