Lekki Lagoon

Lekki Lagoon
Lekki Lagoon
	Lekki Lagoon Location within Nigeria
Location	Lagos State and Ogun State, Nigeria
Type	Lagoon
Part of	Lagos Lagoon system
Primary outflows	Channel to Lagos Lagoon
Basin countries	Nigeria
Settlements	Lagos

Lekki Lagoon is a lagoon located in Lagos and Ogun states in Nigeria. ^[1] The lagoon lies directly to the east of Lagos Lagoon and is connected to it by a channel. It is surrounded by many beaches. The surrounding vegetation is predominantly characterized by swamp forests and mangrove vegetation, which helps stabilize the shoreline and filter pollutants. Economically, the lagoon is vital for the livelihood of numerous surrounding communities, serving as a major source of protein and income through artisanal fishing.

References

↑ Akinsanya, Bamidele; Isibor, Patrick Omoregie; Kuton, Minasu Pentho; Saliu, Joseph Kayode; Dada, Ebenezer Olasunkanmi (May 2019). "Aspidogastrea africanus Infections, comparative assessment of BTEX and heavy metals Bioaccumulation, and histopathological alterations as biomarker response in Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus (Lacépède, 1803) of Lekki Lagoon, Nigeria". Scientific African. 3 e00060. Figure 1. doi:10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00060.

[1] Akinsanya, Bamidele; Isibor, Patrick Omoregie; Kuton, Minasu Pentho; Saliu, Joseph Kayode; Dada, Ebenezer Olasunkanmi (May 2019). "Aspidogastrea africanus Infections, comparative assessment of BTEX and heavy metals Bioaccumulation, and histopathological alterations as biomarker response in Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus (Lacépède, 1803) of Lekki Lagoon, Nigeria". Scientific African. 3 e00060. Figure 1. doi:10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00060.

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