Hamelin Pool - Steep Point
April 25th 2016 Hamelin Pool is known for it's Stromatolites.
Stromatolites are rock in appearance, however they contain small microbial life forms called Sino-bacteria. These living organisms emit oxygen through photosynethesis of sun light. During the day they collect small particles around their base and at night secrete calcium carbonate to bind the particles together. Each rock formation grows 1/2 a mill
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