Beachgoers on the southeastern tip of the Canadian island noticed appearance of a strange substance at the beginning of September. Authorities Newfoundland decided to open an investigation into this matter.
Canada: Mysterious white substance on the beach
It was initially suspected that mysterious “stains” it is a fungus or mold, palm oil, paraffin wax, styrofoam, and even ambergris – a rare and valuable substance produced by whales and used in the perfume industry.
It quickly turned out that none of these theories were true. Local authorities determined that the substance was not a petroleum hydrocarbon, petroleum-based lubricant, biofuel or biodiesel. It is also not a sea sponge and does not contain biological material.
Newfoundland. Strange “stains” on the beach. There are hundreds of them
– Like someone tried to bake bread and it didn't turn out very well – local ecologist Stan Tobin joked. The man said the “stains” reminded him of risen dough used to make a traditional local dish – touton.
Tobin discovered mysterious lumps during one of his walks. As he recalled, since then he has come across hundreds of such “spots”, most of which had diameter about 15 cm.
– Does anyone know where this came from and how it got there – said the ecologist. – And he knows perfectly well that shouldn't be here – he added.
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