Dr. Akinrotimi  Ojo Andrew
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Dr. Akinrotimi Ojo Andrew

Research Scientist
Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research Centre, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Aquaculture from Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Akinrotimi Ojo Andrew is currently working as Principal Research Officer at Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research Centre, Nigeria. He has completed his Ph.D. in Aquaculture from Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria. Previously he was appointed as Clerical Officer West African Examination Council Yaba, Lagos, Research Officer II, Research Officer I, and Senior Research Officer at African Regional Aquaculture Centre/Nigeria Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research and Teaching and supervising of over 4000 students on Industrial Training from several Universities. He also completed 10 research articles in journals. She is member of Fisheries Society of Nigeria, Association of Aquatic Science of Nigeria, and Experimental Biologists Society. He is also serving as reviewer for Nigerian Journal of Fisheries - Nigeria, Journal of Applied Aquaculture (Taylor and Francis) UK, World Journal of Agricultural Science - USA, and Journal of Aquatic Sciences Nigeria. He has published 4 thesis, and 89 research articles in journals and conference contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Fish Breeding
62%
Fish Nutrition
90%
Feed Formulation
75%
Fish Physiology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
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Chapters
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Selected Publications

  1. Akinrotimi, O.A., O.M. Edun, U. Uka and K.N. Owhonda, 2013. Public perception of mudskipper consumption in some fishing communities of Rivers state, Nigeria. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci., 8: 208-212.
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  2. Akinrotimi, O.A., O.M. Edun and M.E. Dan, 2013. Effects of clove seed as anaesthetic agents in two species of grey mullets Liza falcipinnis and Liza grandisquamis. Nature, 1: 7-10.
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  3. Akinrotimi, O.A., E.E. Orlu and U.U. Gabriel, 2013. Haematological responses of Tilapia guineensis treated with industrial effluents. Applied Ecol. Environ. Sci., 1: 10-13.
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  4. Gabriel, U.U., O.A. Akinrotimi and V.S. Ariweriokuma, 2012. Changes in metabolic enzymes activities in selected organs and tissue of Clarias gariepinus exposed to cypermethrin. J. Chem. Eng., 1: 25-30.
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  5. Gabriel, U.U., O.A. Akinrotimi and S.V. Ariweriokuma, 2012. Alternations of selected electrolytes in organs of African catfish Clarias gariepinus treated with cypermethrin. Adv. students Res., 2: 53-60.
  6. Akinrotimi, O.A., U.U. Gabriel and S.V. Ariweriokuma, 2012. Haematotoxicity of cypermethrin to African catfish Clarias gariepinus under laboratory conditions. J. Environ. Eng. Technol., 1: 20-25.
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  7. Akinrotimi, O.A., J.Y. Opara and I.F. Ibemere, 2012. Changes in haematological parameters of Tilapia guineensis exposed to different water pH environment. Innov. Sci. Eng., 2: 9-14.
  8. Akinrotimi, O.A., E.O. Agokei and A.A. Aranyo, 2012. Changes in blood parameters of Tilapia guineensis exposed to different salinity levels. J. Environ. Eng. Technol., 1: 4-12.
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  9. Akinrotimi, O.A. and U.U. Gabriel, 2012. Haematological profiles of Clarias gariepinus brood fish raised in water recirculating aquaculture system. Adv. Agric. Sci. Eng. Res., 2: 97-103.
  10. Akinrotimi, O.A. and U.U. Gabriel, 2012. Haematological profile of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) from ARAC reservoir Aluu, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Adv. Students Res., 2: 31-37.
  11. Abu, O.M.G. and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2012. Women empowerment in aquaculture key to sustainable development in Nigeria. Adv. Arts Social Sci. Educ. Res., 2: 98-102.
  12. Abu, O.M.G. and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2012. Effects of fish processing on nutritive value of fish. Adv. Arts Social Sci. Educ. Res., 2: 41-46.
  13. Uedeme-Naa, B., U.U. Gabriel and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2011. The relationship between aquatic macrophytes and water quality in Nta-Wogba stream, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Continental J. Fish. Aquat. Sci., 5: 6-16.
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  14. Nte, M.E., A.I. Hart, O.M. Edun and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2011. Alterations of enzymes activities as biomarkers in black jaw Tilapia (Saroyherodon melanotheron) exposed to industrial effluents. Continental J. Biol. Sci., 4: 37-44.
  15. Nte, M.E. and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2011. Biochemical changes in black jaw tilapia (Sarotherodon melanothereron) treated with sublethal levels of industrial effluents. Adv. Agric. Scie. Eng. Res., 1: 25-33.
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  16. Nte, M.D., A.I. Hart, O.M. Edun and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2011. Effects of industrial effluents on haematological parameters of Black jaw tilapia Sarothedon melanotheron (RUPELL, 1852). Cont. J. Environ. Sci., 5: 29-37.
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  17. Gabriel, U.U., S.N. Deekae, O.A. Akinrotimi and O.O. Orokotan, 2011. Haematological responses of Clarias gariepinus exposed to anaesthetics metomidate. Continental J. Toxicol. Res., 4: 18-29.
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  18. Gabriel, U.U., O.A. Akinrotimi and F. Eseimokumo, 2011. Haematological responses of wild Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus after acclimation to captivity. Jordan J. Biol. Sci., 4: 225-230.
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  19. Gabriel, U.U., O.A. Akinrotimi and E.E. Orlu, 2011. Haematological characteristics of the Bloody cockle Anadara senilis (L.) from Andoni flats, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Sci. World J., 6: 1-4.
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  20. Gabriel, U.U., B. Uedeme-Naa and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2011. Pollutant induced altered behaviours in fish: A review of selected literature. J. Technol. Educ. Nigeria, 16: 9-26.
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  21. Gabriel, U.U. and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2011. Whole blood glucose: biomarker of common on farm procedures in juvenile Clarias gariepinus. Nig. J. Fish., 8: 236-242.
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  22. Gabriel, U.U. and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2011. Probiotics: A viable tool for sustainable aquaculture development in Nigeria. Afr. J. Gen. Agric. Sci., 7: 75-88.
  23. Gabriel, U.U. and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2011. Management of stress in fish for sustainable aquaculture development. Researcher, 3: 28-38.
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  24. Gabriel, U.U. and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2011. Impact of municipal waste discharges on distribution density and diversity of epibenthic algae community in Elechi Creek, Niger delta, Nigeria. Continental J. Applied Sci., 6: 66-76.
  25. Erondu, E.S., O.A. Akinrotimi and U.U. Gabriel, 2011. Genetic manipulation for enhance aquaculture production in Nigeria. Biosci. Res. J., 23: 131-140.
  26. Edun, O.M. and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2011. The use of probiotics in aquaculture. Nig. J. Biotechnol., 22: 34-39.
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  27. Edun, O.M. and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2011. Study of consumer consumption behaviour for mangrove oyster (Crassostrea gasar) in some coastal communities of Rivers state, Nigeria. Int. J. Life Sci., 1: 16-21.
  28. Cliffe, P.T., O.A. Akinrotimi and I.F. Ibemere, 2011. The role of fish in improving child nutrition in Nigeria. J. Technol. Educ. Nig., 16: 20-30.
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  29. Cliffe, P.T., O.A. Akinrotimi and I.F. Ibemere, 2011. Promoting women participation in aquaculture as a viable tool for poverty alleviation in the rural areas of Nigeria. Global Approaches Extension Practise, 7: 98-108.
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  30. Ariweriokuma, S.V., O.A. Akinrotimi and U.U. Gabriel, 2011. Effects of cypermethrin on condition factor and organosomatic indices of Clarias gariepinus. J. Agric. Social Res., 11: 67-72.
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  31. Akinrotimi, O.A., P.T. Cliffe and I.F. Ibemere, 2011. Integration of rural aquaculture into small scale farming systems in Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Global Approaches Extension Pract.: J. Agric. Extension, 7: 43-48.
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  32. Akinrotimi, O.A., O.M.G. Abu and A.A. Aranyo, 2011. Transforming aquaculture from subsistence to commercial level for sustainable development in Niger Delta region of Nigeria. J. Agric. Soc. Res., 11: 22-23.
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  33. Akinrotimi, O.A., O.M.G. Abu and A.A. Aranyo, 2011. Environmental friendly aquaculture key to sustainable fish farming development in Nigeria. Continental J. Fish. Aquat. Sci., 5: 17-31.
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  34. Akinrotimi, O.A., J.Y. Opara and I.F. Ibemere, 2011. Effects of handling stress on immune functions of Blackjaw tilapia Sarotherodon melanotheron. Nig. J. Fish., 8: 154-159.
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  35. Akinrotimi, O.A., A.N. Okereke and I.F. Ibemere, 2011. Studies in plasma glucose as biomakers for stress response in Tilapia guineensis. Afr. J. Gen. Agric., 7: 125-130.
  36. Akinrotimi, O.A., A.A. Aranyo and I.F. Ibemere, 2011. Physiological response in Tilapia guineensis subjected to handling stress. Adv. Agric. Sci. Eng. Res., 1: 34-39.
  37. Akinrotimi, O.A., A.A. Aranyo and I.F. Ibemere, 2011. Effects of capture handling and conferment on the glucose levels of black jaw tilapia Sarotherodon melanotheron. Adv. Students Res., 1: 27-30.
  38. Akinrotimi, O.A. and O.M. Edun, 2011. Consumer disposition towards Mangrove Oyster (Crassostrea gasar) consumption in selected fishing communities of rivers state, Nigeria. Cont. J. Agric. Econ., 5: 41-46.
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  39. Akinrotimi, O.A. and M.D. Nte, 2011. Changes in electrolytes in selected organs of Black chin tilapia (Sarotherodon melanotheron) treated with industrial effluent. Int. J. Environ. Sci., 1: 25-30.
  40. Uedeme-Naa, B., U.U. Gabriel and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2010. Physioco-chemical variables nutrient levels and biological productivity of Nta-Wogba stream Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Niger Delta Biologica, 10: 33-42.
  41. Uedeme-Naa, B., U.U. Gabriel and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2010. Aquatic macrophyte cover, biomass and distribution along Nta-Wogba stream, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Niger Delta Biologica, 10: 1-7.
  42. Keremah, R.T., U.U. Gabriel, O.A. Akinrotimi and M.G. Sese, 2010. Comparative efficacy and economic of selected hormones in spawning of Heterobrachus bidosalis and Clarias gariepinus. J. Applied Res., 2: 83-93.
  43. Edun, O.M., O.A. Akinrotimi, A. Uka and K.N. Owhonda, 2010. Patterns of Mudskipper consumption in selected fishing communities of Rivers State. J. Agric. Soc. Res., 10: 100-107.
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  44. Akinrotimi, O.A., U.U. Gabriel and O.M. Edun, 2010. Effect of climate change a aquaculture development in Nigeria. J. Applied Res., 2: 31-41.
  45. Akinrotimi, O.A., O.M.G. Abu, E.O. Agokel and B. Uedeme-Naa, 2010. Effects of direct transfer to fresh water on the haematological parameters of Tilapia guineensis Bleeker, 1862. Anim. Res. Int., 7: 1199-1205.
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  46. Akinrotimi, O.A., O.M.G. Abu, D.O. Bekibele, B. Udeme-Naa and A.A. Aranyo, 2010. Haematological characteristics of Tilapia guineensis from Buguma Creek, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Electron. J. Environ. Agric. Food Chem., 9: 1415-1422.
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  47. Akinrotimi, O.A., O.M.G. Abu, D.O. Bekibele and B. Uedeme-Naa, 2010. Occurrence and distribution of Grey mullets Liza falcippinis and Liza grandisquamis from Buguma Creek, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Res. J. Biol. Sci., 5: 1-5.
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  48. Akinrotimi, O.A., B. Uedeme-Naa and E.O. Agokei, 2010. Effects of acclimation on haematological parameters of Tilapia guineensis (Bleeker, 1862). Sci. World J., 5: 1-4.
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  49. Abu, O.M.G., U.U. Gabriel and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2010. Performance and survival of hybrid catfish (Hetero X Clarias) fed with whole cassava root meal as a replacement for maize. J. Trop. Agric. Environ. Extension, 9: 176-183.
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  50. Abu, O.M.G., L.O. Sanni, E.S. Erondu and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2010. Economic viability of replacing maize with whole cassava root meal in the diet of hybrid cat-fish. Agric. J., 5: 1-5.
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  51. Abu, O.M.G., L.O. Sanni, E.S. Erondu and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2010. Chemical composition and cyanide levels of hybrid catfish fed whole cassava root meal in replacement of maize. J. Food Technol., 8: 52-57.
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  52. Oribhabor, B.J., P.K. Mokayi and A.O. Akinrotimi, 2009. Length-weight relationship of Sarotherodon melanotheron (Rupell, 1852) and Tilapia guinensis (Gunther, 1862) (Perciformes: Cichlidae) in a Niger delta mangrove creek, Nigeria. Nig. J. Agric. Food Environ., 5: 1-4.
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  53. Gabriel, U.U., O.A. Akinrotimi and O.O. Orokotan, 2009. Water recirculation system. A Revolutionary tool for sustainable aquaculture development in Nigeria. Int. J. Agric. Rural Dev., 12: 121-135.
  54. Gabriel, U.U., M.B. Inko-Tariah, N.O. Olu and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2009. Influence of water and soil characteristics on abundance of chlorophyll 'a' in Elechi creek, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Int. J. Nat. Applied Sci., 4: 174-180.
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  55. Akinrotimi, O.A., O.M.G. Abu, I.F. Ibemere and C.A. Opara, 2009. Economic viability and marketing strategies of periwinkle Tympanotonus fuscatus in Rivers State, Nigeria. Int. J. Trop. Agric. Food Syst., 3: 238-244.
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  56. Akinrotimi, O.A., O.M.G. Abu, E.J. Ansa, O.M. Edun and O.S. George, 2009. Hematological responses of Tilapia guineensis to acute stress. Int. J. Nat. Applied Sci., 5: 338-343.
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  57. Akinrotimi, O.A., O.M.G. Abu, D.O. Bekibele, O.S. George and B. Uedeme-Naa, 2009. Seasonal variation in length-weight relationship of the grey mullets, Liza faleipinnis from Buguma creek, Niger delta. Nig. Int. J. Natl. Applied Sci., 5: 334-377.
  58. Abu, O.M.G., U.U. Gabriel, L.O. Sanni and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2009. Evaluatoin of biochemical changes associated with replacement of maize with whole cassava root meal in the diet of hybrid catfish. J. Aquac. Feed Sci. Nutr., 1: 68-72.
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  59. Abu, O.M.G., U.U. Gabriel, E.S. Erondu and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2009. Effects of dietary inclusions of whole cassava root meal on the hematology of hybrid catfish. Int. J. Trop. Agric. Food Syst., 3: 245-251.
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  60. Abu, O.M.G., O.A. Ayinla and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2009. Induction of triploidy in Clarias gariepinus by heat shock of fertilized eggs. Anim. Prod. Res. Adv., 5: 174-182.
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  61. Abu, O.M.G., A.I. Hart and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2009. Growth rate of periwinkle Tympanotonus fuscatus in Elechi creek and Aluu section of the new Calabar river, Nigeria. Anim. Prod. Res. Adv., 5: 169-173.
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  62. Owhonda, K.N., O.A. Akinrotimi, E.J. Ansa and O.S. George, 2008. Dry season changes in physicochemical variable of brackish water fish farm, Buguma, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Int. J. Nat. Applied Sci., 4: 184-190.
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  63. Gabriel, U.U., O.A. Akinrotimi and M.C. Onyemuwa, 2008. Effect of feeding rates on the growth and nutrient utilization of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822) fed commercial diets. Anim. Prod. Res. Adv., 4: 127-134.
  64. Gabriel, U.U., M. Inko-Tariah, N. Olu and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2008. Variations of water and soil sediments qualities of Elechi creek, Niger Delta, wetland. Int. J. Trop. Agric. Food Syst., 2: 135-139.
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  65. Owhonda, N.K., O.A. Akinrotimi, E.J. Ansa, O.M. Edun, P.E. Anyanwu, J.Y. Opara and D.O. Onunkwo, 2007. Wet season variation in some physiochemical parameters of brackish water fish ponds and main channels in Buguma, Rivers State, Nigeria. J. Fish. Int., 2: 255-259.
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  66. Onunkwo, D.N., J.Y. Opara, K.N. Owhonda, O. Akinrotimi, O.M. Edun and P.E. Anyanwu, 2007. Public health and economic implication of the microbial flora of cultivable freshwater fishes. J. Fisheries Int., 2: 274-276.
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  67. Inko-Tariah, M. B., U.U. Gabriel, M.Y. Mommoh and O.A. Akinrotimi, 2007. Optimum dietary protein requirements for spent female Clarius gariepinus brood stock. Int. J. Trop. Agric. Food Syst., 1: 383-389.
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  68. Gabriel, U.U., P.E. Anyanwu and A.O. Akinrotimi, 2007. Haematological profile of black-chinned tilapia Sarotherodon melanothern from Buguma Creek, Niger Delta. Agric. J., 2: 384-387.
  69. Gabriel, U.U., P.E. Anyanwu and A.O. Akinrotimi, 2007. Effect of freshwater challenge on the blood characteristics of Sarotherodon melanotheron. Agric. J., 2: 388-391.
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  70. Gabriel, U.U., P.E. Anyanwu and A.O. Akinrotimi, 2007. Comparative effects of different acclimation media on haematological characteristics of brackishwater tilapia, Sarotherodon melanotheron (Rupell, 1852). J. Fish. Int., 2: 195-199.
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  71. Gabriel, U.U., P.E. Anyanwu and A.O. Akinrotimi, 2007. Blood characteristics associated with confinement stress in black chin tilapia Sarotherodon melanotheron. J. Fish. Int., 2: 186-189.
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  72. Gabriel, U.U., O.A. Akinrotimi, P.E. Anyanwu, D.O. Bekibele and.N. Onunkwo, 2007. The role of Dietary Phytase in formulation of least cost and less polluting fish feed for sustainable aquaculture development in Nigeria. Afr. J. Agric. Res. 2: 279-286.
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  73. Gabriel, U.U., O.A. Akinrotimi, D.O. Bekibele, P.E. Anyanwu and D.N. Onunkwo, 2007. Economic benefit and ecological efficiency of integrated fish farming in Nigeria. Sci. Res. Essay, 2: 302-308.
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  74. Gabriel, U.U., O.A. Akinrotimi, D.O. Bekibele, D.N. Onunkwo and P.E. Anyanwu, 2007. Locally produced fish feed: Potentials for aquaculture development in Subsaharan Africa. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 2: 287-295.
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  75. Anyanwu, P.E., U.U. Gabriel, O.A. Akinrotimi, D.O. Bekibele and D.N. Onunkwo, 2007. Brackish water aquaculture: A veritable tool for the empowerment of Niger Delta communities. Sceint. Res. Essay, 2: 295-301.
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  76. Anyanwu, P.E., U.U. Gabriel, A.O. Anyanwu and A.O. Akinrotimi, 2007. Effect of salinity changes on haematological parameters of Sarotherodon melanotheron from Buguma Creek, Niger Delta. J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 6: 658-662.
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  77. Amachree, D., D.N. Onunkwo, E.J. Ansa, J.Y. Opara and K.N. Owhondaet al., 2007. Variations in oxygen carrying capacity of Sarotherodon melanotheron blood in different acclimation media. J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 6: 932-937.
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  78. Akinrotimi, O.A., E.J. Ansa, K.N. Owhonda, D.N. Onunkwo and O.M. Edun et al., 2007. Effects of transportation stress on haematological parameters of blackchin tilapia Sarotherodon melanotheron. J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 6: 841-845.
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  79. Akinrotimi, O.A., D.N. Onunkwo, P.T. Cliffe, P.E. Anyanwu and O.O. Orokotan, 2007. The role of fish in the nutrition and livelihoods of families in Niger Delta, Nigeria. Int. J. Trop. Agric. Food Syst., 1: 344-351.
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  80. Akinrotimi, O.A, U.U. Gabriel, N.K. Owhonda, D.N. Onunkwo, J.Y. Opara, P.E. Anyanwu and P.T. Cliffe, 2007. Formulating an environmental friendly fish feed for sustainable aquaculture development in Nigeria. Agric. J., 2: 606-612.
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  81. Akinrotimi, A.O., A.O. Anyanwu, P.E. Anyanwu and U.U. Gabriel, 2007. Influence of sex, acclimation methods and period on haematology of Sarotherodon melanotheron (Cichilidae). Res. Biol. Sci., 2: 348-352.
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