Bonny River
River in Nigeria
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Bonny River is a river in Rivers State, Nigeria.[1] Water taxis that move along the river provide the connection between Bonny Island and Port Harcourt,[1] the capital of Rivers State, which lies alongside the river.[2][3] It is also an arm of the Niger River delta.[4] Shellfish[5] such as prawns, periwinkle, and crabs found in Bonny rivers have been discovered to contain high metals.[6] The major activities done in Bonny River is fishing and transportation of people and goods.[citation needed]
Industries in Bonny River
- Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited [7]
- Federal Light and Ocean Terminals (FLT & FOT)
- Saipem Contracting Limited
- Aveon Offshore Limited
- International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO)
Climate
Pollution
It was reported in 2014, that Bonny River is being polluted by crude oil spillage.[9]
Bonny Island has been seen with natural contamination brought about by a gas blast that has particularly impacted the fauna and flora of the climate[10]. This gaseous release has caused individuals to die while many are battling for survival in clinics; fish are killed, and soil surfaces are annihilated. This has particularly expanded the issues of poverty, demise, suffering, infection, and hunger of individuals.[citation needed]
