Pretty in Pink – April 10, 2022
International Space Station astronauts caught the peculiar coloration of this body of water in Torrevieja, Spain in a photo taken on June 7, 2021. The pink hue of the Torrevieja Salt Lagoon, which looks absolutely trippy on the ground, is apparently caused by bacteria. Dunaliella salina is a bacteria that thrives in salty environments, and is also rich in beta-carotene, which is a colorful compound found in several vegetables.
