Beach Mystery Solved: What Are These Bizarre Balls Kids Keep Finding?

If you’ve ever strolled along a sandy beach and noticed kids (or adults!) gathering up strange little balls scattered across the shore, you’re not alone. For years, these mysterious spheres puzzled beachgoers — some thought they were alien objects, others blamed sea monsters. The truth? It’s far less sinister… but just as fascinating.

🧐 What Are These Bizarre Balls?

The strange balls that often appear on beaches are commonly egg cases or protective capsules created by marine creatures. Depending on the location and appearance, they might be:

1. Mermaid’s Purses – Tough, leathery egg cases from sharks or skates. They often have tendrils that help anchor them to seaweed or rocks.
2. Whelk or Snail Egg Capsules – Many sea snails lay clusters of eggs in gelatinous or tough, rounded capsules that wash ashore.
3. Seaweed or Algae Balls – Sometimes, rolling algae or kelp fragments naturally form small balls in the surf.
4. Sand Balls from Crabs – Certain …
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