A 2-year study on the spatio-temporal changes in trace metal concentrations in sediment, water and plants within the Walvis Bay Lagoon, Namibia
Authors:
- H.A. MupambwaH.A. Mupambwa
- M. HanghomeMHM. Hanghome
- C. ChikwililwaCCC. Chikwililwa
- M. Hausiku-IkechukwuMHM. Hausiku-Ikechukwu
- N. KasitaNKN. Kasita
- T.P. HaindongoTHT.P. Haindongo
- B. HanduraBHB. Handura
- J. DeKerkJDJ. DeKerk
- S. KharuxabSKS. Kharuxab
- S.K. MafwilaSMS.K. Mafwila
- J.A. IitembuJ.A. Iitembu
Open Access
- 27 June 2023
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in Scientific African
- Vol. 21
Abstract
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Funding Information
- University of Namibia
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