Argentina Lagoon Turns Bright Pink By Pollution

Argentina Pink Lake

The southern Patagonia region of Argentina has turned pink due to the pollution and the river lagoon and lake have also turned pink. Along with this, some nearby trees and plants have also turned pink.

The color is caused by sodium sulfite, an anti-bacterial product used in fish factories, whose waste is blamed for contaminating the Chubut river that feeds the Corfo lagoon and other water sources in the region, according to activists.

Residents have long complained of foul smells and other environmental issues around the river and lagoon.