Shoreline of Lake Retba, Senegal
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Salt Piles on Shoreline, Senegal
Salt piles line the shoreline of Lake Retba, Senegal. The high salinity content of the lake provides a livelihood for salt collectors.
Photograph by Robert Haas

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