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environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Pink Pond in Hawaii Raises Environmental Concerns and Attracts Tourists"

A pond in Hawaii's Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge has turned pink due to the presence of halobacteria, a type of archaea that thrives in high-salt environments. The pink hue is a sign of environmental stress caused by dry conditions and increased salinity levels. While the water is not likely to pose a health threat to humans, officials have advised against swimming in the pond and consuming fish from it. The color change serves as a warning that the ecosystem is being severely impacted, and experts attribute the phenomenon to climate change and extreme weather events.

via The New York Times|

#environment #environmental-stress #halobacteria

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Pink Phenomenon: Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge in Maui, Hawaii Blushes Amid Drought"

A pond at the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge in Hawaii has turned bright pink, possibly due to drought conditions. Scientists believe that the high salinity of the water, caused by a lack of rain and reduced water flow from Waikapu Stream, may have allowed halobacteria, a type of archaea, to thrive and change the water's color. Lab tests have ruled out toxic algae as the cause. Visitors have been drawn to the pink pond, but officials are warning against entering the water or consuming fish caught there until the source of the color is identified.

via KABC-TV|

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environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Unprecedented Magenta Transformation: Hawaii Refuge's Water Stuns Locals"

The water at Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge in Hawaii has turned bright pink due to a surge in salt content caused by an extreme drought. Water samples suggest that halobacteria, a type of extremophile that thrives in salty water, is responsible for the pond's magenta hue. The drought has led to a decrease in freshwater input, increasing the salt concentration and creating a favorable environment for the brightly colored bacteria. The entire island of Maui is experiencing severe drought conditions, and scientists predict that droughts will worsen in tropical areas due to the climate crisis.

via CNN|

#environment #extreme-drought #halobacteria

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

Mysterious Pink Pond in Hawaii Reveals Bacterial Culprit

A pond at the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge in Hawaii has turned bubble-gum pink, possibly due to drought and high salinity levels. Scientists suspect that halobacteria, a type of archaea that thrives in highly saline water, may be responsible for the color change. Lab tests ruled out toxic algae as the cause. The pond's color has attracted curious visitors, but officials warn against entering the water or consuming fish caught there until the source of the color is identified. The refuge provides habitat for endangered waterbirds and migratory birds.

via CBS News|

#drought #environment #halobacteria