Hawaiian pond turns 'bright pink' prompting scientists to launch investigation
Meanwhile, tourists have been warned to stay away from the water and not drink it.
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Meanwhile, tourists have been warned to stay away from the water and not drink it.
A pond in Hawaii has turned so bubble-gum pink it could be from the set of “Barbie.” The bizarre phenomenon is likely caused by drought. Scientists are warning visitors against
Halobacteria are a type of archaea or single-celled organism that thrive in bodies of water with high levels of salt. The salinity inside the Kealia Pond outlet area is currently greater than 70 parts per thousand, which is twice the salinity of seawater.
A pond in Maui, Hawaii has turned so bubble-gum pink it could be from the set of "Barbie," but the bizarre phenomenon is no cause for a dance party.
Researchers believe the drought may have created conditions that led to the water turning an odd color.