STATUS OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM POLLUTION IN BENIN (WEST AFRICA)
Journal Title: Larhyss Journal - Year 2017, Vol 30, Issue 30
Abstract
The protection of aquatic ecosystems is essential for both the balance of aquatic species and a healthy diet of the people. Plans and rivers of Benin, are affected by many forms of pollution linked especially to sudden acceleration of population growth and human activities. This literature review is an overview of pollution of aquatic ecosystems in Benin. It reviews the types, causes and impacts on humans and the environment from pollution of water bodies in Benin. It also highlights some scientific work on the issue of pollution of aquatic ecosystems in Benin and certain plans and waterways of the world. Therefore, it is identified with a help guide decision-making and appropriate arrangements by national and local actors in order to qualitatively preserve water resources, and ensure social, economic and environmental well-being.
Authors and Affiliations
HOUNKPE J. B. | Laboratoire de Géologie, Mines et Environnement, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Bénin, KELOME N. C. | Laboratoire de Géologie, Mines et Environnement, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Bénin, Laboratoire d’Hydrologie Appliquée, Institut National de l’Eau, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Bénin, LAWANI R. A. N. | Laboratoire d’Hydrologie Appliquée, Institut National de l’Eau, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Bénin, ADECHINA A. R. M. A. | Laboratoire de Géologie, Mines et Environnement, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Bénin
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