The site receives rare and endangered migratory species and several fish species. Fishing is the main livelihood of the communities around the lagoon, but some industrial activities occur near the site. Ramsar site no. 565. Songor Lagoon . The site is a closed lagoon with inundated mudflats that form the main habitat within the site.
Local communities depend on the site for fish resources, farming and salt mining.
Ramsar site no. 566. Posted 23 January 2000, updated 10 May 2001, Dwight Peck, Ramsar.