Lake Retba

Lake Retba, also known as the Pink lake. The strange but yet unique water is located in Senegal Cap Vert peninsula. The pink color is caused by what is called Dunallella Salina algae in the water, a red substance that absorb light to create energy. The lake is known for its large amount of salt, which allows workers to retrieve salt as a source of income. Some area of the lake contains up to 40% salt, workers rub themselves with shea butter in order to stay in the water long enough.