Now I have seen it all. Buggin 2-11-10 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fiskadoro · 02-12-2010, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sherm

Ambergis comes from Sperm whales. I don't think they are in these waters.

No they are off this coast.

If I was you Sherm... I'd go back and see if you can find it.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4642722.stm

Ambergris is often smoothed by the ocean (Image: ambergris.co.nz)

An Australian couple who picked up an odd-looking fatty lump from a quiet beach are in line for a cash windfall. Leon Wright and his wife took home a 14.75kg lump of ambergris, found in the innards of sperm whales and used in perfumes after it has been vomited up.
Sought after because of its rarity, ambergris can float on the ocean for years before washing ashore.
Worth up to $20 a gram, Mr Wright's find on a South Australian beach could net his family US$295,000 (£165,300).
At first, Mr Wright and his wife Loralee left the strange lump on the beach where it was found.
However, two weeks later the couple returned to Streaky Bay and found it still lying there.

Here's a pic of the piece they found:

Looks the same to me.

Jim

j mo · 02-12-2010, 11:49 AM

yep that "shit" is like gold

Sherm · 02-12-2010, 12:05 PM

Sure looks like sedimentary lines on that floating whatever to me. Plus I pushed it witht he paddle and it sure sounded like rock.

-scallywag- · 02-12-2010, 12:23 PM

The humbolts are offshore right now so I'm sure moby dick is out there somewhere munch'in.....

Iceman · 02-12-2010, 12:26 PM

$300,000 holy crap

dos ballenas · 02-12-2010, 12:50 PM

Got the numbers?

For the lobster spot that is

Quilted Germ · 02-12-2010, 01:19 PM

Note to self.....pick up floating rocks!!!!!!!

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j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	yep that "shit" is like gold

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Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Sure looks like sedimentary lines on that floating whatever to me. Plus I pushed it witht he paddle and it sure sounded like rock.

02-12-2010, 12:23 PM	#4
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	The humbolts are offshore right now so I'm sure moby dick is out there somewhere munch'in.....