Globster Strandings Worldwide

Since 1896, mysterious masses of flesh have washed ashore on coastlines worldwide. Dubbed “globsters,” these decomposed carcasses often defy immediate identification and have been claimed as evidence of sea monsters.

Famous Cases

The St. Augustine Monster (1896) was a massive rubbery mass found in Florida. The Chilean Blob (2003) weighed 13 tons. The Montauk Monster (2008) appeared part dog, part pig, part unknown. Each sparked speculation about unknown creatures.

The Pattern

Globsters typically appear as massive, boneless, hair-covered or rubbery masses. They smell terrible. Initial observers often cannot identify them. Their size suggests creatures far larger than known animals.

Scientific Explanation

Most globsters, when finally identified, are decomposed whale blubber, known as “whale blubber syndrome.” Decomposition causes the tissue to transform in appearance. The Montauk Monster was likely a decomposed raccoon.

The Mystery Remains

While most globsters are eventually explained, the initial appearances continue to fuel speculation. And some cases have never been satisfactorily resolved. The sea may hold creatures we haven’t yet found.

Assessment

Globsters demonstrate how decomposition can transform the familiar into the mysterious. They also show our hope that the ocean hides undiscovered creatures. Most are explained; some remain enigmatic.