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South Australia’s Lake Bumbunga Attracts Tourists From Far And Broad But Why Is It Pink?

Pink water bodies in Australia contain Halobacteria and a sort of algae called Dunaliella salina that thrive in salty environments. The algae and carotenoid purple pigments produced by Halobacteria are responsible for the colourful pink colour of pink lakes. Another Western Australia offering, Hutt Lagoon is totally enchanting particularly when the pink colour is at

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