The golden blob found off Alaska is biological in origin, say scientists from the US government expedition. Photo: NOAA
The golden blob found off Alaska is biological in origin, say scientists from the US government expedition. Photo: NOAA

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Strange golden blob found on ocean floor has scientists baffled

Orb discovered attached to a rock about 3km below surface in the Gulf of Alaska

Jamie Goodwin
Jamie Goodwin

September 08, 2023

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