Beach Mystery Solved: What Are These Weird Balls Kids Keep Finding on Pensacola Shores?

with waste, contamination, or something that should not be touched. The playful description used by children can make those concerns feel even more believable.

The object’s texture may also add to the uncertainty. A mudball can feel firm enough to hold its shape while still yielding slightly when squeezed.

That combination makes it difficult to identify.continue reading …