ECOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF NON-STANDARDIZED CRUDE OIL REFINERIES

This book explore the implications of non-standardized refineries on the mangrove ecosystem in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The Niger Delta region is home to one of the largest blue carbon sinks and mangrove ecosystems in the world providing important habitat for a diverse range of species and playing a crucial role in carbon sequestration. However the presence of non-standardized refineries in the area has raised concerns about the potential environmental impacts on the delicate ecosystem. These refineries often operate without regulations or oversight leading to pollution of waterways destruction of habitat for various species and disruption of the natural food chain. This book examines the specific ways in which these non-standardized refineries are affecting the mangrove ecosystem and explores potential solutions to mitigate their negative effects. The book study shows that non-standardized refineries in the region are significant sources of pollution leading to mangrove destruction. The book revealed the environmental issues risks and ecological significance of mangroves in the Niger Delta.