Namport and the University of Namibia this week signed a three-year agreement worth N$3.7 million to conduct a comprehensive study of the health and biodiversity of the Walvis Bay Lagoon ecosystem.

Namport Chief Executive, Andrew Kanime said plans to construct the Walvis Bay Waterfront and Marina have been put on hold because of the ongoing development of the new oil and gas industry.

Why it's incredible: The salt pans look like a colorful patchwork quilt from above. Walvis Bay is a port city on the Atlantic coast of Namibia that is home to an enormous sea salt production plant.

Walvis Bay has turned into a hive of activity as passenger cruise ships continue to dock at the harbour.Last week, a total of three vessels arrived, with six more expected ...