
17/07/2025
What if you stumbled upon a lake that looks like it was filled with strawberry milkshake?
On Middle Island, off the coast of Western Australia, lies Lake Hillier, a dazzling pink lake that has baffled and amazed explorers since its discovery in 1802. From above, it looks like nature spilled a giant bottle of pink paint — and even when scooped into a container, the water stays pink!
But here’s the twist: scientists believe the color comes from a mix of microalgae called Dunaliella salina, salt-loving bacteria, and high salinity, all creating a natural pigment that turns the water into this cotton candy dream.
Even when bottled, the lake water stays vibrantly pink — it’s not an illusion or a reflection trick.
Nature hides the most unbelievable things in plain sight. Tag someone who’d never believe this place is real — until they see it!