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The origins of “mysterious, black, ball-shaped debris” washed up along the length of Sydney’s Coogee beach are being investigated after the unknown material has closed down the popular eastern suburbs beach.
Lifeguards discovered the debris yesterday afternoon. Randwick council said they may be “tar balls” which are formed when oil comes into contact with debris and water, usually as a result of oil spills or seepage.
Coogee Beach is closed until further notice after council lifeguards this afternoon discovered mysterious, black, ball-shaped debris washed along the length of the beach.
Council is investigating the origin and composition of the material, which has the appearance of dark spheres.
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