SYDNEY — Beaches in Sydney re-opened on Oct 19 for swimmers after authorities cleared thousands of black pollution balls washed ashore, which testing found to be formed from chemicals similar to those in cosmetics and cleaning products.
Workers in protective clothing clean up unknown debris washed up on Coogee Beach, Sydney, Australia on Oct 17, 2024.
"Based on advice from the Environment Protection Authority, we can now confirm the balls are made up of fatty acids, chemicals consistent with those found in cleaning and cosmetic products, mixed with some fuel oil," said New South Wales Maritime executive director Mark Hutchings in a statement.
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