The blob (Chukchi Sea algae)

The blob is a large mass of algae that was first spotted floating in the Chukchi Sea[1] between the Alaskan cities of Wainwright and Barrow in July 2009.[2] Its length is at least 19 km (12 mi). The algae are colored black, which is considered to be unusual.[3] Early examiners of the algae were unable to determine its species.

References

  1. ↑ Loy, Wesley (2009-07-18). "Arctic Mystery: Identifying the Great Blob of Alaska". Time. Retrieved 2014-12-10.
  2. ↑ Hunter, Don (2009-07-15). "Huge blob of Arctic goo floats past Slope communities". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 2014-12-10.
  3. ↑ O'Carroll, Eoin (2009-07-17). "Giant mysterious blob found floating off Alaska coast". The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 2014-12-10.

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