The site is used for its rich fish resurces, salt mining, charcoal production, and hunting. Ramsar site no. 567. Densu delta . The site is a delta estuary containing sand dunes, scattered mangrove stands, lagoons, saltpans, marsh and scrub. The mangroves make up the main vegetation in the salt marsh, with several fish species in the area, too.
Local people depend upon the lagoon for fish resources, fuelwood, and salt production.
There is currently very little tourism in the area, however, and a birdwatching point has been installed for visitors. Ramsar site no. 564. Eastern fringes of the lagoon are marginally covered with mangroves, while the area has several small and mammal species, and the site supports an estimated population of 23,000 waterbirds. Fishing is one of the main activities in the lagoon area, as well as collection of fuelwood, while part of the grassland is used for cattle and sheep grazing. An educational center is under construction for recreational and touristic purposes.