Proximate Analysis, heavy metals and total hydrocarbon content of Callinectes sapidus obtained from Ibaka River, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Keywords:
Heavy metals, Total Hydrocarbon content, Callinectes sapidus, proximate analysisAbstract
The utilization of faunas as bio indicators for environmental monitoring has been very useful especially in the evaluation of heavy metal contamination and hydrocarbons. This study aims at assessing the Total Hydrocarbon Content (THC), concentration of Heavy Metals (lead, cadmium, copper, zinc and chromium) and proximate determination in Callinectes sapidus (blue crab) collected from five stations along Ibaka River, Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. However, the metals analysis was determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (Buck Scientific 210VGP model). The mean results were obtained in mg/kg as follows Pb (1.0912 ± 0.4000), Cd (0.0644 ± 0.1000), Cu (4.0176 ± 0.0800), Zn (0.2464 ± 0.1000), and Cr (0.8202 ± 0.0600). The results obtained from proximate analysis showed that the Callinectes sapidus has moisture content of (59.99 %), Ash (15.03%), Fat (21.00%), Crude Fibre (0.43 %), Protein (3.88%), and Carbohydrate (15.03 %).The THC was analyzed using gas chromatography with flame ionization detector (GC-FID) and the results were above the department of petroleum resources( DPR) regulatory limits (0.6 mg/kg). The value obtained during the heavy metal analysis exceeded the World Health Organization (WHO) and National Environmental Standard and Regulations Enforce Agency (NESREA) and also above the Permissible limits for aquatic food. These revealed that the area is under a serious pollution threat. To ensure healthier and cleaner environment, there is need for early remediation to avoid potential health risk.
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