Birubi Beach Log Found Covered in $250/Kilo Barnacles
Tejal Somvanshi
Mysterious log covered with gooseneck barnacles sparks curiosity at Birubi Beach after Susan McCarthy's October 26th discovery.
What caused this alien-like marine structure that transformed a simple log into a thriving ecosystem?
Marine expert Amy Gruessing reveals this massive fouling community shows organisms settling together to form interdependent colonies.
Five similar barnacle-covered objects spotted across Australian beaches from Newcastle to South Australia through 2022-2023.
Local waters show increased activity as blue bottles swarm area, with dead puffer fish found near barnacle-covered log.
National Parks Service attributes these findings to recent southerly winds and rough seas along coastline.
How much would you pay for these barnacles? Gourmet seafood enthusiasts value them at $170-250 per kilogram.
Community debates whether to return specimen to ocean as marine experts analyze unusual discovery.
Australian Museum offers identification services for similar coastal findings reported by beach visitors.