Beaches in Newfoundland are being overtaken by mysterious white blobs, leaving both locals and scientists scratching their heads. The objects, which started appearing in September, have spread across roughly 28 miles of coastline, and despite numerous investigations, nobody knows what they are or where they came from.
Described as “slimy on the outside, spongy on the inside,” the blobs have been puzzling local residents like Dave McGrath. “I’ve lived here for 67 years and never seen anything like this,” McGrath said. He likened the blobs to pancakes, saying they look like “pancakes with bubbles before you flip them over.” McGrath, like many others, wants answers about the strange objects invading his local beaches.
The Canadian Coast Guard and government officials have been working to identify the blobs, but so far, the source remains unknown. Samantha Bayard from Environment and Climate Change Canada confirmed that multiple aerial, underwater, and manual surveys have been conducted, but no definitive conclusions have been reached.
Stan Tobin, another Newfoundland resident, said the blobs are “doughy” and smell faintly of vegetable oil. Tobin believes that someone knows where the blobs originated, adding, “This stuff isn’t supposed to be here.” He has encountered hundreds of blobs on the beach, with most about six inches in diameter.
Canadian officials have indicated that the material is plant-based, but without knowing its origin or potential hazards, many residents are growing increasingly concerned. “Is it safe to touch? Is it harmful to the environment?” McGrath asked.
As Newfoundland continues to grapple with this bizarre phenomenon, the mystery remains unsolved, and residents are hoping for answers soon.
