This study aimed to examine the preservative potentials of lemon peel oil on smoked clupeids, Ethmalosa fimbriata and Sardinella maderensis and its resultant effect on the chemical components. Two hundred samples, of which 100 each; were divided into two and a part coated with the essential oil while the other part was not (both bonga and sardine). Triplicate... Continue here
The study evaluated the effect of including graded levels of melon shell in diets of Heterobranchus bidorsalis juveniles (15.30±1.20 g). This study was conducted for 8 weeks. The diet constitutes 42% crude protein content with melon shell at different inclusion levels of 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% respectively. One hundred juveniles were randomly stocked into... Continue here
The study was carried out to examine the fishing gears and crafts used in Oguta Lake, Imo state, Nigeria. The study was conducted within the period of three (3) months (Oct 2023 – Dec 2023) to identify the major fishing gear and crafts used in Oguta Lake, to determine the socio-economic characteristics of the fisher folks, and to identify problems associated... Continue here
Adverse effects of exposure of human to benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX) are enormous. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine and compare BTEX in water, sediment and fishes (Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus, Oreochromis niloticus and Ilishia africana) from Badagry, Ojo and Ologe Lagoons in Lagos State, Nigeria, and to investigate if consumption... Continue here