Title of article :
Variability with depth of some physico-chemical and biological parameters of Atlantic Ocean water in part of the coastal area of Nigeria
Author/Authors :
Puyate, Y.T. Rivers State University of Science and Technology - Department of Chemical Engineering, Nigeria , RIM-RUKEH, A. College of Education - Department of Integrated Science, Nigeria
Pages :
5
From page :
87
To page :
91
Abstract :
Results of in-situ measurements of some physico-chemical and biological parameters (temperature, electrical conductivity, density, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, pH, and salinity) of Atlantic Ocean water at various depths are presented. It is shown that temperature and dissolved oxygen vary significantly with depth, while variations of the other parameters with depth are minimal. Temperature, dissolved oxygen, electrical conductivity, density, pH, and salinity vary in the ranges: 3.6°C–28.32°C, 1.8mg/l–8.4mg/l, 3 . 29 μ s/cm – 4 .71 μ s/cm, 1017 .34 kg//m ^3 –1036 .61 kg//m ^3 , 7.1–8.4, and 34.52ppt –35.8ppt respectively. Turbidity is less than 1.0NTU, indicating that the water is clear and transparent.
Keywords :
Variability , depth , physico-chemical , biological parameters
Journal title :
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Serial Year :
2008
Journal title :
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Record number :
2660574
Link To Document :
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