Australias Wetlands Look Like Someone Spilled Pepto: Scientists Explain Why

#shorts #scinews #science news #science #science max #wetlands #pink water #algae #microorganisms #carotenoids #bloom #Lake Hillier #pigment #saline Boondall Wetlands in Australia mysteriously turned pink overnight. Officials considered pollution, but it’s likely an algae bloom. Pink algae blooms happen when conditions concentrate the microorganisms. Lake Hillier in Australia is permanently pink from algae and other pigment-producing microbes. They contain carotenoids that protect against saline environments. The pink algae in Boondall will disperse soon, so check it out if you’re in Brisbane!

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