Publications
| genetic diversity of the giant tiger prawn penaeus monodon in relation to trace metal pollution at the tanzanian coast. | the genetic diversity of giant tiger prawns in relation to trace metals (tms) pollution was analysed using 159 individuals from eight sites at the tanzanian coast. the seven microsatellites analysed showed high degree of polymorphism (4-44 alleles). the measured genetic diversity (ho=0.592±0.047) was comparable to that of populations in the western indian ocean. apart from that, correlation analysis revealed significant negative associations between genetic diversity and tms pollution (p<0.05), ... | 2017 | 27829502 |
| trace metals in the giant tiger prawn penaeus monodon and mangrove sediments of the tanzania coast: is there a risk to marine fauna and public health? | mangroves ecosystems support livelihood and economic activities of coastal communities in the tropics and subtropics. previous reports have documented the inefficiency of waste treatment facilities in tanzania to contain trace metals. therefore, the rapidly expanding coastal population and industrial sector is likely to threaten mangrove ecosystems with metal pollution. this study analysed trace metals in 60 sediment samples and 160 giant tiger prawns from the tanzanian coast in order to documen ... | 2016 | 27281719 |