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Sakumonon Lagoon is a coastal lagoon in Sakumono near Tema in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, West Africa. The site covers 1,340 hectares. It was designated as Ramsar wetland site of international importance on 14 August 1992.
Contents
- Map of Sakumono Lagoon Ghana
- Midday live large portions of sakumono lagoon has been reclaimed by encroachers 22 11 2013
- Physical features
- Fauna
- References
Map of Sakumono Lagoon, Ghana
Midday live large portions of sakumono lagoon has been reclaimed by encroachers 22 11 2013
Physical features
The site consists broadly of a coastal brackish-saline lagoon whose main habitats are open lagoon, surrounding floodplains, freshwater marsh, and coastal savanna grassland, with a narrow connection to the sea.
Fauna
The site receives rare and endangered migratory species and several fish species.
References
Sakumono Lagoon Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA