"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.