According to a statement issued by the city council Randwickrescuers cleaned up Coogee Beachwhich is popular among backpackers, after the appearance of “mysterious, black, ball-shaped debris washed up along the beach.”
The statement added: “At this stage, it is not known what the substance is, however, it may be.”Tar balls“They form when oil comes into contact with debris and water, and are usually the result of oil spills or leaks.”
Local authorities said that environmental officials collected samples that are currently being tested. She added that the necessary arrangements had been made to remove the “black balls” safely, and advised residents to avoid the beach until further notice.
