Mysterious golden orb discovered near coast of Alaska puzzles scientists
Image Credit: NOAA ocean exploration
A remotely operated underwater vehicle, belonging to NOAA Ocean Exploration, discovered a puzzling golden orb at a depth of 3,300 meters off Alaska's coast. The orb, measuring around 10 centimeters across, was "tightly adhered" to a rock with white sponges. Initial speculations included that it could be an egg casing from an unknown species, a coral, or a dead sponge. However, DNA studies will be conducted to determine the organism responsible for the creation of the mysterious orb.