Pink Lake Size:1200 x 660 The tidal waves are compounded

The tidal waves are compounded by monsoonal winds and cyclones

Thanks to those colour-producing properties

But the Tanami is not only rich in life—it is rich in story

Water may take months to travel hundreds of kilometres

Pink Lake Size:1200 x 660 The tidal waves are compoundedPink Lake Hutt Lagoon, Western Australia 7460 Limited Edition 10 Hutt Lagoons striking pink colour is thanks to algae that live in the water, Dunaliella salina. When exposed to sunlight, the algae produces beta carotene, the red pigment found in carrots and other vegies. Thanks to those colour producing properties, the algae are farmed for use in cosmetics and supplements, and as a natural food dye. The lagoon covers 70 square kilometres, tends to be