Lake Hillier is a Pink-coloured lake on Middle Island, north-eastern Australia. No-one fully knows why the lake is pink, but there are many who have tried to explain why the Lake is pink.
The explanation why the Lake Hillier is Pink
Some think that it’s organisms called dunaliella salina and halobacteria which are the reason why the lake is pink. And others thinks that it’s the salt that makes the pink colour. The water in Lake Hillier is 10 times more salty than the ocean. The third opinion is that scientists speculate that the colour comes from a dye created by bacteria that live in the salt crusts.
Lake Hillier is perfectly safe to swim in, so if you are in Australia you’re welcome to take a dip! But remember DON’T drink it. It’s very salty.
Are there fish in the lake?
No. The only living organisms in the lake is dunaliella salina. Fish will die if they were in it, because of the high salt contents.
Other things
In the right weather, the lake turns a soft shade of pink due to high concentration of algae in the water. Lake Hillier is 600 meters long and surrounded by white sand.
Are there other Pink Lakes?
Yes, there is one in Retba and then there is the ponds of San Francisco Bay.
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