Lake Retba in Senegal has regained its pink hue thanks to a certain type of algae that produces red pigments to survive in ...

At Senegal’s Lake Retba, also known as Lac Rose or “Pink Lake,” harvesters wade into one of the world’s saltiest lakes — even saltier than the Dead Sea — to collect 60,000 metric tons ...

Covering an area of about 3 sq km, the lake is located around 35km northeast of Senegal’s capital Dakar. Since the 1970s, local residents have been mining Lake Retba for its salt, which they use ...

The waters of Senegal's Lake Retba are back to their famous pink hues three years after floods washed away their rosy tinge -- and businessfolk and tourists are thrilled.

The salt content of Lake Retba or Lac Rose, as it’s locally known, rivals that of the Dead Sea – exceeding 40% salinity in some parts ...

A round trip from Dakar to Lake Retba will cost you around 25,000 CFA (CFA franc) which is roughly around 3,200 Indian Rupees. There are resorts around the lake and if you wish to enjoy the lake ...

Lake Retba also has unusual properties. Dunaliella salina is known for its anti-oxidant activity as it is able to create large amount of carotenoids. As a result, it is often found in cosmetics ...

Lake Retba, on the coast of Senegal, shares Lake Hillier's chromatic weirdness. For many years, it was the finish line for the famed Dakar Rally road race, and it's still frequented by local ...

The vessels were bobbing on Lake Retba in Senegal, which turns a bizarre pinkish colour due to bacteria and high levels of salt in the water. Just like the Dead Sea, swimmers can float on its surface.

The waters of Senegal's Lake Retba are back to their famous pink hues three years after floods washed away their rosy tinge -- and businessfolk and tourists are thrilled.