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The Pinkish-Salt Lakeof Jeddah
A Remarkable Biological Phenomenon
of the Year 2009
Dr. A. N. Abo-khatwa
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It should be called the “Dream Lake” from Disney Theme Park
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A saline-loving (Halophytic) and very ancient (Archeo-) heat-loving (Thermophilic) pinkish
bacteria is flourishing in the bottom and the surface of the very salty lake
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Located South of the Amana building; forming a beautiful colorful scenery of a
remarkable biological phenomenon
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This phenomenon has been reported in California, Nevada and in Western Australia
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A sharp contrast between the lake color and the sea
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. Water samples were collectedPart went to Marine Science Lab and the other to the
Microbiology Lab at KAU
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• Marine Science investigation revealed No red tide algae, such as the dinoflagellate Goyaulax spp. Only a limited number of at least 4 species of green algae, among them Spirulena Sp, and few cyanobacteria were present. An interesting algae with 4 flagella was als recorded but few in number.
• water samples produced a reddish sediment upon centrifugation at 5,000 rpm (round per minutes),
• A bacteriologist from KAU is currently investigating the composition of the red pellet after isolation and purification of bacteria.
King Abdul-Aziz (KAU) Investigation
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• A pinkish salt lake in California (2006)
• Is considered one of the remarkable biological phenomenon
• Solar evaporation, high salt content, and limited circulation stimulate the massive growth of purple halobacteria (salt-loving bacteria)
Similar phenomena in the World
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A Pinkish Lake in Western Australia (2007)
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Salt Crystal
Rods of halophytic bacteria Micro Alga
Salt Crystal
A diagram of water contents at high magnification (2,000x)
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Salt crystals from a California pinkish Lake covered with tiny pinkish bacteria
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• A water sample from the pinkish salty lake on the left and after being centrifuged at 5,000 rpm on the right.
• The red sediment in the bottom of the tube found to be of red halophytic bacteria.
1st step in the investigation
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• The pinkish or reddish pigment is embedded in the bacterial cell wall.
• The reason for bacteria producing this pigment is to use as a filter (as we use sun-glasses) to protect itself from severe sun light.
• The chemical nature of the colorful pigment is related to retinal and beta carotene, which are found in the retina of our eyes and in carrots.
• The pigment has been isolated and some industries found it useful as food supplement (in the making of vitamin pills), in dying textiles & making tinted glass.
About the Pinkish Pigment
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Recommendations• The pinkish lake is not a bad sign of pollution and should be kept as is. If the high salinity of the lake drops down, bacteria will soon die and the color will disappear.
• It is one of the rare biological phenomenon, which is not very common around the world.
• Schools should be encouraged to bring their children to the lake and science teachers should tell them the fascinating story behind it.
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Thank You