Benin: Lake Nokoué, a natural heritage to be safeguarded

Lake Nokoué.

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By: Anne-Cécile Bras Follow

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With its 20 km wide and 11 km long, the lagoon complex of Lake Nokoué located north of Cotonou is the most productive fish in West Africa, it is a place of navigation to Nigeria and the area. dwelling of the largest lake villages on the continent.

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Its history and the richness of its natural ecosystem make it an exceptional heritage to be restored quickly.

Report on the water with the boatman Joseph, Alexis Chaigneau and Armelle Choplin, researchers at IRD and Fohla Mouftaou, co-founder of 

Green Keeper

.

(Replay of January 11, 2019).

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