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Tar balls wash ashore on Florida beaches, but the source of the sticky black goo is a mystery

Tar balls have appeared on Florida beaches, prompting several closures, as confirmed by local officials and the U.S. Coast Guard.
An investigation by the U.S. Coast Guard is underway, but the source of the tar balls remains unknown.
Beaches from Palm Beach to Miami reported the sticky substance, and officials advised beachgoers to avoid the water while assessments continue.
Cleanup efforts are being coordinated with local authorities, and officials are working with the Department of Environmental Protection to assess environmental risks and plan cleanup efforts.

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Florida Insider

Beachgoers in Florida report seeing sticky substance wash ashore

Aerial view of New Smyrna Beach, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sky Cinema Strange balls are washing up on the coast of South Florida, so visitors to the Sunshine State might be in for a surprise. According to the Associated Press, tar balls are appearing throughout the Atlantic Ocean coast from Port Everglades to Palm Beach. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says the balls are made of black oil particles. “…

9 days ago

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Fox News

Florida beachgoers discover mysterious sticky substance washing ashore

Florida beachgoers are advised to be cautious, as the sticky substance can cling to their feet.

9 days ago·New York, United States

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Boing Boing

Mystery tar balls wash ashore in Florida

What's the source of the dark goop washing up on Florida's beaches? The U.S. Coast Guard is scanning the shores from Port Everglades to Palm Beach after locals reported sticky balls of sludge amid the sands. They're far from unique—"While some tar balls may be as large as pancakes, most are coin-sized," the agency says in a fact sheet about the phenomenon—but are an environmental problem for beachgoers of every species and officials want the mys…

9 days ago·United States

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wlrn.org

Tar balls wash ashore in South Florida, but the source of the sticky black goo is a mystery

Some beaches in South Florida closed on Saturday when the tar balls washed ashore. Those beaches have since reopened.

10 days ago

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Associated Press News

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Tar balls wash ashore on Florida beaches, but the source of the sticky black goo is a mystery

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has been searching for tar balls that began showing up on South Florida beaches over the weekend, but so far the source of the black muck remains a mystery. The agency has been investigating reports of tar balls from Port Everglades to Palm Beach along the […]

10 days ago·United States

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The Weather Channel

Strange Tar Balls Are Washing Ashore In Florida

Mysterious tar balls washed up on several Florida beaches, forcing closures and triggering an investigation by the U.S. Coast Guard. Fort Lauderdale’s shoreline was among the most impacted, after the strange oil slicks shut down swimming. Officials are working to find the source and prevent further damage. - Articles from The Weather Channel

11 days ago

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