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Maharlou Lake is an incredible phenomenon due to its geographical conditions. The change in the color of the lake to red color is the main reason why many tourists visit this natural tourist resort every year.This lake is situated in the southeastern part of Shiraz city, on the way from Shiraz to Fasa City.
This tourist resort is a red-colored lake attracts many tourists every year. There are some different birds living near Maharloo Lake like flamingos.
Why Maharlou Lake is pinkish-red?
Algae that lives in salin water has made Maharlou Lake to pinkish-red color. Maharlou Lake, due to its high salinity of water and abundant light, is growing algae which is called Dunaliella salina. it creates a sort of organic beta-Carotene that causes changes in the color of the lake.
Dunaliella salina which thrive in certain seasons, does not pose a threat to the ecosystem.
Dunaliella salina is a type of halophile green micro-algae especially found in sea salt fields. Known for its antioxidant activity because of its ability to create large amount of carotenoids, it is used in cosmetics and dietary supplements.
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