description Grand-Lahou Lagoon Overview
Grand-Lahou Lagoon is a coastal lagoon system on the southern coast of Côte d'Ivoire near the mouth of the Bandama River. It includes brackish waters, wetlands, and mangrove habitats influenced by both river discharge and the Atlantic Ocean. Fishing is an important local activity, while changes in the coastal inlet, shoreline erosion, and sediment movement have altered the lagoon environment and affected nearby settlements.
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Where is Grand-Lahou Lagoon?
Grand-Lahou Lagoon is on the southern coast of Côte d'Ivoire near the mouth of the Bandama River. It forms part of a coastal system shaped by both river discharge and the Atlantic Ocean.
What kind of environment is Grand-Lahou Lagoon?
It includes brackish waters, wetlands, and mangrove habitats. River freshwater and Atlantic influence change the lagoon's water conditions and sediment.
What is Grand-Lahou Lagoon used for?
Fishing is an important local activity around the lagoon. The surrounding wetlands and mangroves also support a wider coastal ecosystem.
Does the Bandama River affect Grand-Lahou Lagoon?
Yes. The lagoon lies near the river mouth, so Bandama River discharge influences its salinity, sediment, and wetland conditions. Atlantic water provides the other major influence.
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