Why Santa Monica Pier Water is Turning Pink for Science

Pink Dye Experiment in Santa Monica Bay

• 🧪 A collaboration between UCLA and The Bay Foundation is intentionally turning the water pink around the Santa Monica Pier.
• 💡 This experiment aims to visualize water circulation and better understand pollution issues in the area.

Addressing Beach Water Quality

• ⚠️ The waters near the pier are the only section of Santa Monica's beaches that consistently receive a poor grade on beach advisories.
• 🎯 The pink dye is expected to reveal poor circulation that is known to exist underneath the pier.

Non-Toxic and Temporary Solution

• 💧 The pink dye used is non-toxic to animals and humans.
• ⏳ The color is expected to dissipate within a couple of hours, and the experiment will be repeated a few more times in September.
• 🌊 The goal is to provide a visual representation to help address the circulation and pollution problems.