Distribution and Health Risk Assessment of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Silver Catfish from Escravos Estuary, Nigeria
Abraham O. Ekperusi,
Amaka Michael,
Henrietta C. Chukwurah
et al.
Abstract:Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are important components of crude oil that require regular monitoring due to their interaction with the environment, biota and humans. There has been a growing literature on the impact of PAHs on the flora and fauna from both freshwater and coastal ecosystems in the Niger Delta region. However, studies on the potential health risks associated with consuming seafood contaminated with hydrocarbons are limited. In this study, we investigated the tissue distribution and the … Show more
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