Fosu Lagoon
| Fosu Lagoon | |
|---|---|
  Fosu Lagoon | |
| Location | Cape Coast |
| Coordinates | 5°06′29″N 1°15′32″W / 5.108°N 1.259°W |
| Basin countries | Ghana |
The Fosu Lagoon is a body of water, located in the area of Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana,[1] that empties into the Atlantic Ocean.[2] A major source of livelihood for its surrounding communities over the years, the lagoon has been the subject of studies on the impact of pollution and ecological degradation.[1][3]
The Fosu Lagoon plays a significant part in the annual Fetu Afahye festival.[4][5] On the last day of August a vigil takes place at the lagoon, and the following day the Omanhene (paramount chief) lifts the week-long ban on fishing there.[2]
References
- ^ a b Baffour-Awuah, Emmanuel, "State of a 'Choked' Lagoon: A Two-decade Overview of Fosu Lagoon in Cape Coast, Ghana", via Academia.
- ^ a b Ukpokodu, Peter, and Omiunota N. Ukpokodu (eds), Contemporary Voices From The Margin: African Educators on African and American Education, IAP, 2012, p. 35.
- ^ Essel, Bernard, Justice Kwame Gyesi, Richmond Kofi Addo, Wisdom Galley, and Gideon MacCarthy, "The Tale of a Disappearing Lagoon: A Habitat Mapping and Ecological Assessment of Fosu Lagoon, Ghana", International Journal of Ecology, Volume 2019. Via Hindawi.com.
- ^ "#Road2OguaaFetuAfahye2016 WEEK 2: THE FOSU LAGOON", 21 July 2016.
- ^ "Preview of Fetu Afahye Festival", Central Press, 17 June 2011.
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