Determination of total hydrocarbons levels in some marine organisms from some towns within the Rivers State of Nigeria
Jack, I.R.; Fekarurhobo, G.K.; Igwe, F.U.; Okorosaye Orubite, K.
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 9(3): 59-61
2005
Document Number: 260039
The total hydrocarbon (THC) content of 3 marine organisms: periwinkles (Pachyelina aurita), mussels (Mytilus edulis) and mangrove oysters (Crassostrea gasar) from polluted and unpolluted (i.e. control) sampling stations in parts of the Niger Delta area (Nigeria) were assessed. Statistical results revealed that the THC levels in periwinkles, mussels and mangrove oysters in polluted areas vary significantly at 95% confidence level from those from the control station. The results also show that the ability to accumulate total hydrocarbons varies with each organism investigated. Oysters were observed to accumulate the highest concentration of THC while periwinkles were the least.