AdvertisementAdvertisementTourists have been flocking to a bright pink pond on the island of Maui, in Hawaii, in recent weeks.
The pond, called Keālia Pond, has been monitored by the Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge since October 30, when its color changed.
AdvertisementAdvertisementHalobacteria are "salt-loving organisms found in high salinity water bodies," according to the Fish and Wildlife Service.
The Keālia Pond turned pink on October 30, 2023.
Bret Wolfe, the refuge manager, told the AP that he's seen an increase in tourist visits since the pink pond first appeared on social media.
Persons:
—, Leslie Diamond, Bret Wolfe, he's
Organizations:
Service, Wildlife Refuge, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Wildlife Service, AP
Locations:
Maui, Hawaii