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
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
Journal title :
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
