When initially expelled by or removed from the whale, the fatty precursor of ambergris is pale white in color (sometimes streaked with black), soft, with a strong fecal smell.

Nov 10, 2016 · Three fishermen from Oman have managed to snag a wonderfully gross catch: a giant hunk of ambergris (whale vomit) weighing 80 kilograms (176 pounds), which is valued at almost …

Traditionally, scientists believed that whales threw it up because they couldn't digest the substance, but many scientists now lean toward thinking that ambergris is passed out just like fecal matter.

Jun 29, 2023 · A lump of vomit that may be worth over $250,000 was found inside a beached sperm whale after it appeared on Nogales Beach in La Palma, Canary Islands, last month.

Nov 20, 2025 · When a whale vomits, the resulting bolus of partially digested food, stomach fluids, and other debris is expelled into the ocean, potentially forming a food source for scavenging animals and …

Aug 22, 2025 · Discover the truth about ambergris, the rare and valuable substance often mistaken for whale puke. Learn what it is, how it forms, and why it’s so prized.

Apr 15, 2016 · The reason for the high prize lies in the origin of ambergris. It is a product of the sperm whale, as only sperm whales make the compound responsible for ambergris’ allure: ambrein.

Dec 7, 2025 · Whale vomit, also known as ambergris, has been a mysterious and highly sought-after substance for centuries. Found in the digestive systems of sperm whales, ambergris is a waxy, …

Mar 12, 2025 · Also referred to as whale vomit or whale poop and floating gold, ambergris, contains unique properties not found anywhere else. This scarcity makes it very valuable. In fact, ambergris is …

2 days ago · MUMBAI: In a joint operation, Kurla police and forest officials arrested a 28-year-old man for illegally possessing and attempting to sell whale vomit.