The distinct blue in this image is caused by copper contamination, Bucktail Creek. Nothing lives in this environment. This image shows a collection basin used as part of the remediation. Water is shunted to a treatment plant.
This photograph was uploaded April 22nd 2011 by carnkie.Copyright / re-use statement: Public domain. Credit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Department of Commerce. NOAA Fisheries, NW region, Nick Iadanza Image ID: r00bbm18
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