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science-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

The Lucrative Discovery: Unveiling the Expensive Secret of Ambergris

A professor discovered a lump of ambergris, also known as "floating gold," worth $545,000 in the entrails of a dead sperm whale. Ambergris is a rare substance found floating in the sea and is highly valued for its use in high-end perfumes. It is formed when indigestible parts of cephalopods stick together in a whale's intestines. The scarcity of ambergris and its use in perfumes contribute to its high price. While synthetic alternatives exist, ambergris is still used in French perfumes, although its use is illegal in the US.

via Yahoo News|

#ambergris #perfumes #scarcity

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Professor's Investigation of Beached Sperm Whale Unearths $500K Worth of Whale Vomit"

A university professor investigating the death of a beached sperm whale discovered a 21-pound lump of ambergris, a rare and highly valued substance in the perfume market, worth around $544,000. Ambergris is produced in the digestive systems of sperm whales and is often excreted when they cannot digest the beaks of their prey. The professor plans to sell the ambergris and donate the profits to help those affected by a volcanic eruption. The commercial trade of ambergris is strictly regulated in some countries due to concerns about exploitative whaling.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#ambergris #conservation #environment

science-and-environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Whale's Death Unveils $500k 'Floating Gold' Treasure"

A scientist investigating the cause of a beached sperm whale's death discovered a 20-pound lump of ambergris, also known as "whale vomit," inside the animal. Ambergris, a valuable waxy substance formed in the digestive tracts of sperm whales, is highly desired by perfume makers for its ability to fix and extend the life of scents. The lump was so large that it ruptured the whale's intestine, leading to its demise. The scientist hopes to sell the ambergris to support victims of a recent volcano eruption on the Canary Island where the whale washed up, although the trade of ambergris is banned in some countries.

via Newser|

#ambergris #digestive-problem #perfume