Lake Retba or
Lac Rose lies north of the Cap Vert peninsula of Senegal,
some 30km
north-east of the capital, Dakar
in northwest Africa.
It is named for
its pink waters caused by
Dunaliella
salina algae and is known for its high salt content, up to 40% in some
areas. The lake is separated from the Atlantic Ocean only by a narrow corridor
of dunes, and is named for its pink waters, caused by
Dunaliella salina algae. The algae produces a red pigment to
assist in absorbing light, which provides energy to create ATP. The color is
particularly visible during the dry season.
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