Newfoundland Residents Puzzled By Mysterious White Blobs Washing Ashore

A mysterious phenomenon has emerged on Newfoundland’s beaches, where white blobs have been washing ashore, baffling residents and experts alike. These strange objects have been found along 28 miles of coastline, leaving many wondering what they are and whether they pose any danger.

Dave McGrath, a longtime resident of the area, described the blobs as looking like “pancakes before you flip them over.” He noted that they are slimy on the outside and spongy on the inside, and said he had never seen anything like them in his 67 years living near the water. “Hundreds of them are scattered across the sand,” McGrath said.

Despite investigations by the Coast Guard and Canadian officials, the source of these blobs remains unknown. Samantha Bayard, a spokesperson for Environment and Climate Change Canada, stated that several surveys have been conducted to determine what the blobs are, but no clear answers have emerged. The blobs are believed to be plant-based, but their origin is still a mystery.

Stan Tobin, another local, compared the blobs to dough with a faint smell of vegetable oil. Tobin said he’s seen blobs of various sizes, but most are around six inches in diameter. “It’s strange that nobody seems to know where they’re coming from,” he added, voicing the frustration shared by many in the community.

While officials continue to investigate, residents are left to wonder whether these blobs are safe to touch or if they might harm the environment. With no clear explanation in sight, Newfoundland remains puzzled by this unusual phenomenon.