Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful provinces in Canada is Newfoundland and Labrador with thousands of tourists flocking to “the rock” every year to see its iconic fjords, bays, colourful homes, and experience that east coast hospitality. A mystery has befallen the province, however, and it’s gaining international attention because of it.

Strange, white blobs have washed up on the shores of Newfoundland near Placentia Bay. Nobody seems to know what these blobs are and descriptions seem to vary. Some think they look almost like blobs of dough while others think it could be a mold or a fungus. Another theory suggests it could be a substance that whales produce called “ambergris,” which is used in the making of perfumes. The blobs are said to smell like vegetable oil and are about six inches in diameter.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has launched an investigation into the the unusual find but they have not concluded what the substance could be as yet. One thing they do know is that it’s not petroleum related, biodiesel, or biofuel. In fact, the blobs contain no biological material whatsoever according to experts.

So what is this stuff? Residents in the area are certainly eager to find out and solve this mystery. Is it just material that’s washed up? Is is harmful? Where did it come from? These are all the questions that locals, and social media sleuths, have been asking. Rest assured Newfoundlanders will be keeping a close eye on the outcome of the investigation….and who knows, maybe it’ll be on the next season of “Unsolved Mysteries.”