Sydney’s iconic beaches are famous worldwide for their golden sand and pristine waters.
They attract millions of tourists every year, but this time, they have drawn the attention of researchers and local authorities for an unusual reason.
Strange, mysterious balls have been found on the shores, raising questions and concerns.
The Northern Beaches Council has issued warnings and closed several popular beaches, reports WP.
These include Manly, Dee Why, Long Reef, Queenscliff, Freshwater, North and South Curl Curl, North Steyne, and North Narrabeen.
Officials announced that the closures would remain in place until they understand what the objects are and whether they pose any risk to the public.
Sue Heins, chief executive of the Northern Beaches Council, expressed concern over the discovery.
“We don’t know what it is at the moment, which makes the find even more disturbing,” she said.
Investigations are now underway to uncover the origin and composition of these mysterious spheres.
The Northern Beaches Council is working closely with the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
Teams have been cleaning affected beaches, and samples have been sent for laboratory testing.
Preliminary findings show that the objects resemble small marbles. Most are white or gray, with a few larger pieces standing out.
While they look like polished stones, their exact nature is still unknown.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Sydney’s beaches have experienced such a phenomenon.
A few months ago, similar balls were found on eastern beaches. Those were larger and darker.
After extensive tests, they were found to be formed from fatty acids and chemicals.
Authorities suggested they likely came from sewage but confirmed no failures in the city’s sewage treatment systems at the time.
For now, Sydney residents and visitors are urged to avoid the affected beaches until more information is available.
The mystery of these strange beach balls continues to baffle experts and the public alike.
