Man-made salt ponds dot the Saloum River Delta in Senegal, West Africa. Solar evaporation turns the water into a salty brine and, due to variable algal concentrations, creates vivid colors ranging from pale green to bright orange. In summer months, the brines turn dense enough to crystallize and salt crystals sink to the bottom, where they can be scooped out.Click on the image below to watch a video on our Instagram. You can also watch on YouTube Shorts or TikTok.—14.055527°, -16.764611°
Senegal Salt Ponds
Senegal Salt Ponds
Senegal Salt Ponds
Man-made salt ponds dot the Saloum River Delta in Senegal, West Africa. Solar evaporation turns the water into a salty brine and, due to variable algal concentrations, creates vivid colors ranging from pale green to bright orange. In summer months, the brines turn dense enough to crystallize and salt crystals sink to the bottom, where they can be scooped out.Click on the image below to watch a video on our Instagram. You can also watch on YouTube Shorts or TikTok.—14.055527°, -16.764611°