Depending on the time of day, the season, and the amount of cloud cover, the water in Hutt Lagoon can appear in shades of pink, red, orange…
Hutt Lagoon is a stunning pink lake located in Port Gregory, Western Australia – (Photo: Kristina Makeeva).
This is a saltwater lake, separated from the Indian Ocean by a system of land ridges and sand dunes that act as a barrier – (Photo: Kristina Makeeva).
The lake is 14km long and 2km wide – (Photo: Kristina Makeeva).
The lake is often referred to as the Pink Lake because its water is not blue like other lakes but always has a unique pink hue – (Photo: Kristina Makeeva).
Interestingly, depending on the time of day, the season, and the amount of cloud cover, the water in Hutt Lagoon will have different shades of pink, sometimes appearing red or orange – (Photo: Kristina Makeeva).
Scientists say the pink color of the lake comes from a type of algae called Dunaliella salina – a type of algae that produces ß-carotene, a coloring agent and a source of vitamin A – (Photo: Kristina Makeeva).
Hundreds of hectares of the lake are currently cultivated with algae for commercial extraction of ß-carotene – (Photo: Kristina Makeeva).
Due to its uniqueness, the lake attracts many tourists from around the world, including photographer Kristina Makeeva from Russia – (Photo: Kristina Makeeva).
“I have dreamed of the pink lake for a long time, and it turned out to be even more beautiful than in my dreams. The lakes sometimes have different shades like red, pink, and sometimes even yellow and blue. The pink salt on the shore sparkles like snow, resembling abstract paintings in reality. In this case, nature and its colors have created a miracle,” shared Russian photographer Kristina Makeeva – (Photo: Kristina Makeeva).
“The water in the lake is not only pink but can also turn red, yellow, or even blue, while the pink salt on the shore sparkles like snow, all resembling a real abstract painting,” she shared on Boredpanda – (Photo: Kristina Makeeva).
This area hosts the largest microalgae production facility in the world, covering approximately 250 hectares dedicated to algae cultivation for commercial extraction of ß-carotene. The unique lake attracts many tourists from all over the world. The lake’s colors are most vibrant when the sky is clear and the sun is high. Visitors are advised to visit between 10 AM and 2 PM – (Photo: Kristina Makeeva).
The color of the lake is also determined by the number of algae blooming at that time. According to scientists, algae reproduce more when the water is saltier – (Photo: Kristina Makeeva).
