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The blushing lagoon

Torrevieja's saline lagoons export 300,000 tons of salt yearly. The pink hue comes from Halobacterium, algae, and flamingos scavenging in shallow saltwater.

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The blushing lagoon

Rosy Spanish salt lagoons harvest 300,000 tons annually, reflecting pink hues from Halobacterium and algae. Flamingos join flocks of birds scavenging shallow saltwater.

#TorreviejaSaltLagoon #Halobacterium #FlamingoHabitat

© Juan Maria Coy Vergara / Moment / Getty Images