Lake Retba, The Natural Bizarre Pink Lake of Senegal Less than one hour away from the capital city of Senegal there is an unusual lake, because of it’s vivid pink colour. The name of the lake is “Lake Retba” (or Lac Rose as it is known by locals) it’s located north of the Cap Vert peninsula of Senegal, north east of Dakar, in northwest Africa. The pink color is caused by Dunaliella salina algae in the water that produce a red pigment that uses sunlight to create more energy, turning the waters pink. The color is particularly visible during the dry season. (which lasts from November to June) and less during the rainy season (July-October). The lake is also known for its high salt content, which, like that of the Dead Sea, allows people to float easily.
Posted on: Mon, 05 May 2014 18:02:52 +0000
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