PINK LAKES REALLY EXIST

They look as if belonging in a child's coloring book

There are pink lakes all over the world.   They seem surreal.  But they exist and their color is due to the presence of algae that produces carotenoids. 

 

Once the lake water reaches a salinity level greater than that of sea water, with high enough temperature and adequate light conditions, the alga begins to accumulate the red pigment beta carotene.   You can find pink lakes in Australia, Azerbaijan, Canada, Senegal and Spain.

 

See pictures of pink lakes and read more here: 
Bizarre Pink Lakes from around the World that look like Milkshakes due to a Freak of Nature - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2344399/The-bizarre-PINK-lakes-world-look-like-milkshakes-freak-nature.html

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