These three lakes have been designated as wetlands of international significance under the Ramsar Convention by UNESCO.

[3][4] The climate is classified as Mediterranean, with an average annual temperature of 18.9 degrees Celsius.

[5] The lake serves as a conduit for biological lifeforms due to its dual exchange with the surrounding watershed and the sea via the canal.

[6] The lake's high salinity contributes to the biodiversity of phytoplankton, zooplankton, and fish, and it serves as a nursery site for fish species such as northern wolffish, Sole, Salema porgy, and sand steenbras.

[7] Furthermore, the site is frequented by a plethora of avian and reptilian species, which are drawn to the abundance of food sources.