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Environment - To carry out research activities on the physico-chemical and biological characteristics of inland water bodies with specific reference to natural and man-made lakes and rivers.
- To monitor the effects of the above parameters on the distribution and abundance of fish and other aquatic life in the water bodies
- To carry out research activities on the isolation and mass production of live fish food organisms for use in fish hatcheries
- To assess physio-chemical and biological pollutants in our inland waters and recommend for water pollution control
- To carry out research into the hydrological behavior of inland water bodies
- To ascertain the role of hydrometeorology in aquacultural practices in Nigeria
- To study the biology and management of aquatic macrophytes and non-fish aquatic animals of inland water bodies.
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