NIWA Identifies Ballast Water as Major Cause of Water Hyacinth Infestation

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has identified ballast water discharged from ships and other marine vessels as a major factor responsible for the persistent spread of water hyacinth across Nigeria’s inland waterways. The agency said the increasing infestation of the invasive aquatic plant, which continues to threaten navigation, fishing, and environmental sustainability, is largely

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