Surface water samples were collected in early August 2007 from five selected stations in the near-shore waters of Al-Hodeidah (between 14º 50.193’-14º 46.218’ N and 42° 54.058’-42° 56.928’ E). Generally, diatoms are found to be the dominant planktonic algae, representing about 89% of...

This paper considers how extractive industries can play a more constructive role in the development trajectories of small-island states despite a negative legacy of extraction. We consider the case of Nauru, a small Pacific island nation which historically had some of the world's finest...

The pollution of water ecosystems is a huge danger to all living organisms and, in particular, to human beings. The greatest threat is chemical pollution, which is tied with various substances penetrating of inorganic and organic origin in the water. Among such substances are selected...

The phenomenon of corrosion is of unsolicited importance, but its obviating agent-phosphating has more roles than of a mere preservation. Viz enhancement of lubricating properties for wiredrawing. The efficiencies need be studied, researched and monitored, for respective purpose(s). The modus...

Based on Western Sahara's status as a non-self-governing territory and the rights of peoples in such territories over their natural resources, the article analyzes the Norwegian policy on Norwegian business enterprises relating to Western Sahara. In addition to relevant treaties and resolutions,...

The extensive production and consumption of tributyl phosphate (TBP) pose a potential threat to the environment and human health. Many treatment techniques have been proposed for the removal of TBP from contaminated liquids. As an effective organic pollutant treatment technique, electrochemical...