Safety Of Fish From Nigerian Coastal Waters

Unyimadu J. P., Nubi O. A., Udochu U., Renner K. O.

Abstract


The safety of seafood (fish) from Nigerian coastal waters was studied using heavy metals  as index of pollution using finfish samples from four locations (Badagry, Nun River, Sambreiro River, and Cross River). Pb, Cr, and Cd were found to be moderately  elevated in 50%, 37.1%, and 35% of the samples respectively. In contrast, Mn, Zn, Cu,  and Fe exhibited no discernable elevation. The distribution of heavy metals in finfish  and safety status of the fish samples are discussed.


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