Niger Delta Pollution

This dataset supports a PhD thesis that examined hydrocarbon and metal contamination in the aquatic and riparian ecosystems of the eastern Niger Delta, Nigeria. Over six decades of crude oil exploration and exploitation in the region have resulted in significant environmental and socio-economic impact. Using indigenous baseline knowledge, aquatic-riparian ecosystems and a typical aquatic foodchain were assessed systematically for the first time through an integrated approach, also evaluating multiple biomarker responses for contamination effects. The outcomes provide contemporary data for proper ecological and human health risk assessment to support sound management decisions.

本数据集为一项博士论文提供支持，该论文研究了尼日利亚尼日尔三角洲东部水生及河岸生态系统中的碳氢化合物与金属污染问题。该地区逾六十年的原油勘探与开采活动已造成显著的环境及社会经济影响。研究首次采用综合方法，结合本土基线知识，对水生-河岸生态系统及典型水生食物链展开系统性评估，同时分析了多种生物标志物响应以揭示污染效应。研究成果为开展全面的生态与人类健康风险评估提供了当代数据，旨在支持合理的管理决策制定。