Lake Retba, also known as Lac Rose (meaning "pink lake"), lies north of the Cap Vert peninsula in Senegal, some 35 km (22 mi) 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.

A pink lake is a lake that has a red or pink colour. This is often caused by the presence of salt-tolerant algae that produces carotenoids, such as Dunaliella salina, usually in conjunction with specific bacteria and archaea, which may vary from lake to lake.

Jan 18, 2024 · Lake Retba, better known as Lac Rose (the Pink Lake), is located around 35km from the city of Dakar, Senegal. It sits in a depression with a shoreline 6.5 metres below sea level.

Oct 29, 2021 · Lake Retba, also known as Lac Rose, is a pink lake in West Africa located on the edge of Cap Vert Peninsula in Senegal and separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow dune.

Jun 12, 2015 · Senegal’s Lake Retba is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow corridor and is known for its high salt content, up to 40% in places. It is dubbed Lac Rose (Pink Lake) due to its pink waters, the result of Dunaliella salina algae which produces a …

Less than an hour away from the capital city of Senegal there is an unusual lake that will surely catch the unsuspecting visitor’s eye because of its unusual yet vivid pink colour.

Sep 23, 2019 · Colored by algae and beloved by bathers, Lake Retba is a prime source of salt—and backbreaking labor. A pink boat for a pink lake. The water’s color changes based on weather patterns and...

Aug 10, 2022 · Lake Retba also known as the Pink Lake is famous for its remarkable pinkish-coloured water caused by the presence Dunaliella salina algae and its strong salt content. The lake lies north of the Cap Vert peninsula of Senegal, …

Apr 24, 2023 · Senegal’s famous Pink Lake used to be one of the country’s most visited tourist attractions. But heavy flooding last year meant it lost its vibrant pink colour.

Jun 5, 2023 · Behold the amazing sight of the beautiful pink colour of Lake Retba (Lac Rose)! The combination of the lake’s high salt content and the presence of a unique variety of algae called Dunaliella salina causes this amazing phenomenon.