Salt lakes, also known as saline lakes, are bodies of water that have a high concentration of salt. They form in areas where evaporation exceeds the inflow of freshwater, leading to the accumulation of minerals. These lakes can be found in various regions around the world, often in arid or semi-arid climates. One of the most famous salt lakes is the Great Salt Lake in Utah, which is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. Salt lakes can support unique ecosystems, including specialized organisms like brine shrimp and certain types of algae that thrive in high salinity environments.