Study reveals extent of ecological damage from Niger Delta oil spills

Study reveals extent of ecological damage from Niger Delta oil spills

An international research team led by the University of Galway has used Earth observation radar data to map oil pipeline networks covering a 9,000 km2 region in the Niger Delta and pinpoint where crude oil spills have caused the most acute damage to the delicate mangrove ecosystem. An international research team led by the University of Galway has used Earth observation radar data to map oil pipeline networks covering a 9,000 km2 region in the Niger Delta and pinpoint where crude oil spills have caused the most acute damage to the delicate mangrove ecosystem. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories

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