Green Waters of the Bay of Arguin, Mauritania
20.7N 17W
Mauritania - November 4th, 2011
The Bay of Arguin, or Banc d’Arguin, is a bay on the Atlantic shore of Mauritania. It is south of Cap Blanc, north of Cap Timiris, and contains the islands of Arguin and Tidra. The bay contains the 12,000 km² Banc d’Arguin National Park.
The Banc d’Arguin National Park lies in Western Africa on the west coast of Mauritania between Nouakchott and Nouadhibou. The World Heritage Site is a major breeding site for migratory birds. The surrounding waters, here appearing green from algal growth, are some of the richest fishing waters in western Africa and serve as nesting grounds for the entire western region.
