SciTechDaily May 18, 2026 • 15:12

This Strange “Golden Orb” Found 2 Miles Deep Stumped Scientists for Years - SciTechDaily

Scientists have finally identified the mysterious “golden orb” discovered deep in the Gulf of Alaska during a NOAA expedition.

A close up image of the “golden orb” in the lab of the Smithsonian Institution. Following collection, the orb sample was officially accessioned as part of the Invertebrate Zoology Collection offsite … [+6462 chars]

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This Strange “Golden Orb” Found 2 Miles Deep Stumped Scientists for Years - SciTechDaily

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