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Posted by Aadya singh on

Why is the Hutt Lagoon pink?

Hutt Lagoon’s striking pink colour is thanks to algae that live in the water, Dunaliella salina. When exposed to sunlight, the algae produces beta-carotene, the red pigment found in carrots and other vegies.

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  1. Filarance says:
    21 Jun 2021 at 1:59 pm

    Awesome..!

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    1. Aadya singh says:
      21 Jun 2021 at 2:14 pm

      Glad you liked it!

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