What is the importance of lakes in people’s lives?

Lakes are very important for people and the biosphere in general. People get various useful natural resources from the lakes. This is mainly fish. Many lakes serve as a place for breeding and catching fish for the needs of people. Also, the lakes have algae that are used by humans in various industries. The largest lake, Baikal, contains a supply of fresh and clean water, which is also used. Some lakes are not designed for water use, and some have good chemical composition and are used on an industrial scale.