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The mystery had everyone scratching their heads and asking: “Why is the lake pink?”
This week, photos emerged on social media of a pink lake in Ras Al Khaimah and quickly caught the attention of residents across the UAE.
Now scientists have an answer for the natural oddity.
Environmental experts analysed samples from the small pool to find what turned the water pink.
Dr Saif Al Ghais, director general of the Environment Protection and Development Authority in Ras Al Khaimah, told the The National red algae caused the water discolouration.
He said the salinity levels were extremely high too, almost four times that of seawater.
Drone images of the unusually fluorescent mini lake were first shared on social media by student Ammar Al Farsi.
Located just a stone’s throw from the shoreline at Al Rams beach on Saraya Islands, the water appeared bright pink against the beige sands.
“We took samples from the lake [on Wednesday] and received the results this morning,” Dr Al Ghais said.
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