Western Australia’s Pink Lake Will Change How You See Nature
Western Australia’s pink lakes are sprawling natural wonders where water turns vivid bubblegum hues thanks to salt-loving algae called Dunaliella salina, and the best spots to see them are Hutt Lagoon near Port Gregory on the Coral Coast (about five hours north of Perth) and the lakes around Esperance on the southern coast. These aren’t subtle pastel tints. On the right day, you’re looking at water the color of strawberry milk stretching to the horizon, a sight so surreal it feels Photoshopped even when you’re standing right there.
The pink phenomenon happens when high salinity levels trigger the algae to …
