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Oguta
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General Information
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Oguta Lake lies in the equatorial rain forest belt. During the Biafran War (1967-1970), Oguta Lake was a marine base for the Biafran army. |
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| Country |
Nigeria
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Physical Characteristics
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The main feeder rivers are Utu, Awbuna and Njaa. |
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| Depth |
Maximum depth: 8.0 m
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Socio-Political
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Watershed Management
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| Issues |
Much forest cover has been cleared for agriculture. Sand is dredged from the lake for use in construction. |
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| Other Issues |
Nutrient pollution
Polluted runoff
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Biodiversity Conservation
| Description |
The lake has a highly diverse phytoplankton community. |
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| Species of Concern |
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Additional Data Sources
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International Lake Environment Committee, the United Nations Environment Program and Environment Agency, Government of Japan. 1997. World Lakes Database. |
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