Berbera Lagoon

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Γρήγορα στοιχεία: The Berbera Lagoon serves as a key stopover for migratory birds following the East African flyway; tens of thousands of individuals rest here annually. The salinity of the water in the lagoon is almost twice as high as in the open ocean, which creates a unique ecosystem with pink salt-loving microorganisms.

Αξιοσημείωτα: In windless calm, the surface of the lagoon turns into a perfect mirror reflecting the sky with such clarity that the boundary between water and air disappears. At sunset the water takes on an intense pink-purple hue due to tiny halophilic bacteria oxidizing the salt in the shallows.

Εσωτερικές συμβουλές

• Wear flip-flops or water shoes. The bottom is covered in sharp shells, and you won't get far barefoot.
• The best photos are taken from the southern shore of the lagoon, where the sky reflection is most complete due to less ripple.
• Come on a weekday. On weekends, local families come here, and the birds stay farther from the shore.
• Bring a polarizing filter for your camera. It removes glare from the salt water and makes the pink hue more vivid.

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