she's trying to get her balance...
ahhh...got it!
-Please view full size-
-Please view full size-
Showing posts with label salt water. Show all posts
Showing posts with label salt water. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Scenic Sunday, Mellow Yellow, Blue Monday / Dead Fish Kill!
Click on photos to enlarge!
I have been posting images of the Salton Sea which lies in the desert region of southern California.
It is nearly the lowest elevation in the USA, but, Death Valley actually holds that distinction.
But, the Salton Sea is the largest inland body of water in California.
Unfortunately, the water contains a high salinity level and is extremely polluted from
toxic run-off from the Coachella Valley.
As scenic as it is, it is a death-trap for fish.
Although, not too bad right now, because of cooler temperatures on the desert.
As the temperatures rise in the next few weeks, so will the stench of thousands (if not millions) of dead fish that line the shores.
NOT too pretty, right?
It's a shame...part of it nature and part of it mankind...
something to think about...
Scenic Sunday
Blue Monday
Mellow Yellow
Monday, February 28, 2011
Watery Wednesday / Salton Sea II
Click on photo to enlarge!
This is a continuation of my images from the Salton Sea, California USA.
My husband and I drove out to the desert to explore this place once again after many years.
The area sits on the San Andras Fault and is just slightly higher than the lowest elevation in the USA, Death Valley carries that distinction.
Water drains into this area and carries with it a high salinity content.
The intensely salty water has changed this area greatly just over the past 40 years.
I used to water ski here when I was a kid and now boating seems to be history, only.
Fish die in great numbers and their carcasses can be found lining the shores of this pretty scene.
Of course, I will post photos of the shoreline soon...
just hold your noses, 'cuz it stinks!
You can find my previous post here.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Blue Monday, Mellow Yellow / Salton Sea - Empty Beach
Click on photo to enlarge!
We spent some time out at the Salton Sea, (California) this afternoon. This was a water-sports' paradise back in the 1950's and 1960's. Since then the salinity levels have increased so much that the area has a strong stench of dead fish, especially in hot weather.
It was a pleasant 68 degrees (F) today...not too stinky.
I will be posting more photos in the coming days and some will be quite graphic showing the skeletal remains of the fish. The shoreline is covered with birds feasting on very salty fish!
Needless to say...my shoes are outside and will stay there after an afternoon walking the shores of this quite scenic, but stinky place!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)