Ria Formosa Salinas (Olhão)
Europe, Portugal, Algarve, Sotavento, Ria Formosa, Salinas, Crates (uncut)
Captured in the salinas of the Olhão-part of the Ria Formosa. These small ponds are not very common. Due to the Halobacterium salinarum a salt loving bacteria - typical for salt pans - the ponds can turn red.
The harvesting method is the same as with the large ones: after the water has evaporated, the crystalized salt is collected by means of long-handled rakes or scrapers and shoveled into bags. After that the bags are placed in the crates on display here for processing and distribution.
This is number 18 of the Faro & Olhão album.
Ria Formosa Salinas (Olhão)
Europe, Portugal, Algarve, Sotavento, Ria Formosa, Salinas, Crates (uncut)
Captured in the salinas of the Olhão-part of the Ria Formosa. These small ponds are not very common. Due to the Halobacterium salinarum a salt loving bacteria - typical for salt pans - the ponds can turn red.
The harvesting method is the same as with the large ones: after the water has evaporated, the crystalized salt is collected by means of long-handled rakes or scrapers and shoveled into bags. After that the bags are placed in the crates on display here for processing and distribution.
This is number 18 of the Faro & Olhão album.