May 2016

Dredging induced changes in zooplankton community and water quality in Dal Lake, Kashmir, India

A study was conducted from July 2013 to June 2014 to assess the outcome of dredging activity on the water characteristics and zooplankton community structure in Dal Lake. An assessment was done with respect to alterations in physico-chemical parameters and zooplankton community changes in pre-dredged and post-dredging periods. The results showed a considerable reduction in Secchi transparency while water depth,...

Author(s): Musharaf Rehman, A. R. Yousuf, M. H. Balkhi, M. I. Rather, N. Shahi, M. Meraj and K. Hassan

May 2016

Heavy metal contamination in stream water and sediments of gold mining areas of South Western Nigeria

This study assessed the seasonal variation in heavy metal contamination of stream water and sediments in the gold mining area of Atakunmosa West local Government, Osun State, Nigeria. Twelve villages of prominence in illegal gold mining were selected for the study covering dry and wet seasons of 2012. Stream water and sediment samples were randomly sampled for both seasons. Samples were analyzed with atomic absorption...

Author(s): Makinde Oladotun Wasiu, Oluyemi Emmanuel Ayodele, Tunbosun Isaac Ayodele, Olabanji Iyabo Oluremi, Ogundele Katerine Temitope  and Fakoya Omowumi Temitope