Nine Sydney beaches, including the famous Manly Beach, were closed to bathers on Tuesday after small white and brown balls of debris washed up on beaches at the height of the summer holidays.
Northern Beaches Council said it was working to remove the matter safely. Most samples of the ball-shaped debris were the size of a marble, with some larger, it said in a statement.
Famous for its golden sand and clear waters, Sydney’s beaches attract tourists from all over the world.
Beachgoers are advised to avoid Manly, Dee Why, Long Reef, Queenscliff, Freshwater, North and South Curl Curl, North Steyn and North Narrabeen beaches until further notice and stay away from the material while the cleanup and investigation continues Went.
Officials said they are working with the state environment agency to collect debris samples for testing.
Last October, several beaches, including the iconic Bondi Beach in the east of Sydney city were closed After thousands of black balls were seen on the shores.
To Later during interrogation it was found out Those balls were made of fatty acids, chemicals similar to cosmetics and cleaning products, as well as other materials associated with hair, food waste and wastewater.
