University of Cross River State

Dr. Okey Irom Bassey

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Fisheries and Aquatic Science
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iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
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Dr. Irom Bassey Okey is a Reader in Aquaculture with specialty in production engineering, Nutrition, Fish toxicology and Biostatistics

List of Schools Attended

S/N	Qualification	School Atttended	Started	Finished
1	Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Aquaculture	Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nkpolu Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria	2010	2015
2	Masters of Science (M.Sc) Aquaculture.	Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nkpolu Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria	2005	2007
3	Bachelor of Science (B.Sc Hons ) Zoology	University of Calabar, Calabar Cross River State, Nigeria.	1993	1998
4	SSCE	Etung Comprehensive Sec. Sch., Bendeghe Ekiem, Etung LGA CRS	1985	1990
5	FSLC	St. Francis Primary School, Abia Etung, CRS	1979	1984

List of Publications (32)

Investigation of the Antimicrobial, Physico-Chemical, Sensory Qualities of Ascorbic Acid and Effect on the Shelf-Life of Hot Smoked Mackerel (Scomber scombrus),

Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology
2023 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Emmanuel Ude, Joshua Ekpenyong, Stanley Iheanacho, & Benjamin Agada

Haematological and Biochemical responses in African catfish, (Clarias gariepinus) juveniles immobilized with clove basil, (Ocimum gratissimum) powder Anaesthetic.

Journal of Aquatic Science and Oceanography
2022 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Igiri, M.R., Ekpenyong, J.J and Inya, F.U

Re-evaluation Survey of Fish Composition, Abundance and Distribution in Agbokim Waterfalls, Nigeria.

Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research
2022 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Ikpi, G. U. and Offem, B. O.

Effects Of Replacement Of Soybean Meal (SBM) With Defatted Sesame Seed Meal (SSM) On Growth And Haematology Of Clarias gariepinus Juveniles.

UNICROSS JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
2022 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Faith Ugo Inya and Stephen

Fatty Acids Composition of Two Commonly Consumed Freshwater Fishes (Clarias gariepinus and Chrysichthyes nigrodigitatus) from the Cross River at Ahaha, Obubra, Nigeria.

Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research
2022 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey ,

Ichthyotoxicity of ethanolic extract of Justicia extensa on behavioral and histopathological changes in Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822).

Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology
2022 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Joshua Ekpenyong, Stanley Iheanacho, Francis Asuquo .

Behavioural Responses and Mortality of Clarias gariepinus Juveniles Exposed to Acute Concentrations of Paraquat.

Sumerianz Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary
2021 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Ayotunde, E. O. and Patrick, B. U

Evaluation of acute toxicity and anaesthetic efficacy of scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum) in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) juveniles.

International journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture Research,
2021 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Igiri, M.R.

Immobilization and survival rate of the life stages of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) exposed to clove (Eugenia caryophyllata) powder.

International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies
2021 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey ,

Haematological and Histopathological Examinations of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Exposed to Sub-Lethal Concentrations of Paraquat.

Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research,
2021 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Ekpenyong, J. J. and Inya, F. U..

Effects of Drying Methods on the Biochemical Composition and Organoleptic Properties of Two Freshwater Fish Species (Mormyrus rume and Labeo coubie) of Cross River Obubra, Nigeria.

Journal of Marine Science Research and Oceanography,
2019 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey ,

. Anaesthetic Effects of clove (Eugenia caryophylatta) on Some Haematological and Biochemical Parameters of Heterobranchus bidorsalis Juveniles. Journal of Agriculture and Aquaculture

Journal of Agriculture and Aquaculture
2019 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey ,

Consumer Preferences for Wild and Farmed Fish in Different Urban Communities of Central Cross River, Nigeria.

Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture Research,
2019 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey ,

The Use of Synbiotics (Prebiotic and Probiotic) in Aquaculture Development.

Sumerianz Journal of Biotechnology
2018 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Gabriel UU and Deekae, S. N.

Gonado-somatic index, sex ratio and fecundity of Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus of Cross River at Ahaha, South – South Nigeria.

Global Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture,
2018 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Okey IB, Ikpi GU and Usor E

The efficacy of clove (Eugenia caryophyllata) powder as anaesthesia on African catfishes (Clarias gariepinus and Heterobranchus bidorsalis) fingerlings.

Journal of Aquaculture and Marine Biology.
2018 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Keremah RI and Gabriel UU

Feed utilization and Haematological parameters of Clarias gariepinus post fingerlings fed varying levels of maize offal diets.

Journal of Marine Biology and Aquascape,
2018 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Ochang, S.N and Ewelu, E. E

Comparative Effects of the Acute Toxicity of Clove (Eugenia aromatica) Powder to Clarias gariepinus and Heterobranchus bidorsalis Fingerlings.

International Journal of Innovative Studies in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
2018 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Gabriel, U U and Deekae, S. N

Evaluation of the Nutritive Qualities and Organoleptic Properties of Labeo coubie and Mormyrus rume from the Cross River, Nigeria.

Journal of Aquaculture Engineering and Fisheries Research
2018 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Kekong, B.M.

Length-Weight Relationship, Condition Factor and Gut Content of Chrysichthys Furcatus Gunther, 1864 (Bagridae) from Cross River at Ahaha.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Journal
2017 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Offem BO and Keremah RI

Toxicity of Leaf Powder of Lepidagathis alopercuroides to Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus Juveniles.

African Journal of Food Science.
2013 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Keremah, R. I., Ikpi, G U. and Ebeniro, L. A.

Plankton Distribution and Diversity in Tropical Earthen Fish Ponds.

Environment and Natural Resources Research. Canadian Center of Science and Education
2013 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Gabriel Ujong Ikpi, and Benedict Obeten Offem

Acute Toxicity of Lepidagathis alopercuroides (Vahl) To Heterobranchus bidorsalis Fingerlings.

Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology.
2013 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Gabriel, U. U. and Keremah, R. I.

Effect of Clove (E. aromatic) Powder Anaesthetic on Some Haematological Parameters In Hybrid Catfish (Heterobranchus bidorsalis ? and Clarias gariepinus ?) Juveniles.

International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture.
2013 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Keremah, R. I. and Offem, B. O .

Downstream Changes On A Tropical Fish Community Structure by Effluent From Wood Factory.

Journal of Environmental Protection and Scientific Research.
2011 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Offem, B. O And Ikpi, G.U.

Toxicity of Paw Paw Seed Powder to Sharptooth Catfish Clarias gariepinus Fingerlings And Effects on Haematological Parameters.

International Journal of Fisheries And Aquaculture
2010 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Ezekiel Olatunji Ayotunde, Benedict Obeten Offem, Irom Bassey Okey, Gabriel Ujong Ikpi, Stephen Ncha Ochang, Nnanke Effiom Agbam and Dodeye Eno Omini

Relative Toxicity of Aqueous Leaf Extracts Of Lepidagathis alopercuroides to Clarrids Clarias gariepinus And Heterobranchus bidorsalis Fingerlings.

Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America.
2010 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Keremah, Reginald Inodi; Okey, Irom Bassey and Gabriel, Ugwemorubong Ujagwung.

Estimation of Dietary Composition and Reproductive Biology of African Carp Labeo coubie of Cross River, Nigeria.

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management (JASEM).
2010 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Ikpi, G.U

Effects of aqueous leaf extracts of Lepidagathis alopercuroides on the behaviours and mortality of hybrid catfish (H. bidorsalis ? and C. gariepinus ?) fingerlings.

Research journal of applied sciences, engineering and technology
2009 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Gabriel U.U

Behavioural responses and mortality of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings exposed to acute levels of Lepidagathis alopercuroides.

Journal of indigenous knowledge and development
2008 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Gabriel U.U and Keremah, R. I

Parasitological Examination and Food Composition In The Gut of Feral African Carp, Labeo coubie In Cross River Southeastern Nigeria.

African Journal of Biotechnology
2007 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Ayotunde, E. O, Ochang, S.N, Okey, I.B..

Some Aspect of Physico Chemical and Biological Properties of Cross River A Major Tributary Of Inland River In Eastern Nigeria.

Global Journal of Agriculture.
2005 iromokey@unicross.edu.ng
Okey Irom Bassey , Ochang, S. N; Ayotunde, E.O and Okey, I B.

List of Conference Attended

S/N	Conference	Description	Started	Finished
1	Fisheries society of Nigeria (FISON)	The 38th Annual conference, of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria, “Bayelsa 2023”, Bayelsa State, 27th Nov - 1st Dec. 2023	27 Nov 2023	01 Dec 2023
2	Fisheries society of Nigeria (FISON).	The 37th Annual conference, of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria, “Adamawa 2022”, Adamawa State 30th October, - 4th November 2022.	30 Oct 2022	04 Nov 2022
3	Fisheries society of Nigeria (FISON).	The 36th Annual conference, of the Fisheires Society of Nigeria, “GARDEN CITY 2021” University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State	24 Oct 2021	29 Oct 2021
4	Fisheries society of Nigeria (FISON).	The 35th Annual conference of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria, Minna, Niger. (Niger 2020,)	15 Nov 2020	19 Nov 2020
5	Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON).	The 34th Annual conference of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria, 28th October – 1st November 2019, Ebonyi 2019	28 Oct 2019	01 Nov 2019
6	Fisheries society of Nigeria (FISON)	the 33rd Annual conference of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria. Ecko 2018. 28th October – 2nd November 2018,	28 Oct 2018	02 Nov 2018
7	Association for Aquatic Sciences of Nigeria (AASN),	33rd Annual conference/ International conference, Nnewi 2018. 1st – 4th August 2018	01 Aug 2018	04 Aug 2018
8	Biopesticides Society of Nigeria	3rd Annual conference of Biopesticides Society of Nigeria, Calabar 2016	05 Dec 2016	08 Dec 2016
9	Fisheries Society of Nigeria	Proceedings of the 27th Annual Conference and Biennial general meeting of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria	25 Nov 2012	30 Nov 2012

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