Senegal’s Pink Lake regains color after years of discoloration
DAKAR, SENEGAL - JULY 8, 2025: Senegal’s iconic Pink Lake, also known as Lac Retba, has regained its signature pink hue after nearly three years of discoloration caused by excessive rainfall.
The lake is famous for its unique color, which comes from the salt-loving microalga Dunaliella salina. The microorganism produces red pigments to protect itself from high salinity, giving the water its distinct pink appearance.
Lac Retba supports a thriving salt production industry, with about 3,000 people relying on it for their livelihoods. Roughly 60,000 tons of salt are extracted annually, mostly during the dry season from November to June.
The lake is also on UNESCO’s tentative list of World Heritage sites, underscoring its ecological and cultural importance.(Footage by Cem Özdel /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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