Assessment of Mangrove Invertebrate Diversity along Coastal Areas with Different Levels of Petroleum Infrastructure Development

1.1 Introduction

In this section, Assessment of Mangrove Invertebrate Diversity along Coastal Areas with Different Levels of Petroleum Infrastructure Development is discussed, with relevant and recent citations. As a prelude to other parts of this study, this chapter will discuss the background upon which this study was initiated, the statement of problems that led to this study, the aim and objectives of the study. Others are significance of the study, scope of work, research hypothesis and questions, limitation of the study and definition of terms.

1.4 Aim and Objectives of the Study

The objective of this research is to assess the Mangrove Invertebrate Diversity along Coastal Areas with Different Levels of Petroleum Infrastructure Development. To achieve this aim, the study has the following objectives:

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2.1 Introduction

This chapter presents existing knowledge, relevant theories, previous research findings, and the methods used by other researchers to provide background information on Assessment of Mangrove Invertebrate Diversity along Coastal Areas with Different Levels of Petroleum Infrastructure Development. This section also documents the state of the art on the subject under study and provides a comprehensive review of the existing literature. In this research work the literature review includes the conceputal review, theoretical framework, the review of related literature …