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The odd, enduring appeal of a scarce commodity few people use and no one really needs Text by Mark Wilding, Illustrations by Aurélie Beatley, Hakai In a sparsely furnished office building in the ...

Ambergris is often described as one of the world’s strangest natural occurrences. It is produced by sperm whales and has been used for centuries, but for many years its origin remained a mystery.

Head to Ambergris Caye, Belize, for snorkeling, scuba diving, and sunny beaches Peeking above aquamarine waves that hide the world's second-largest barrier reef, Belize's Ambergris Caye first emerged ...

Ambergris is a valuable and rare substance used in the perfume industry. Ambrein, an odourless alcohol, is extracted from ambergris and used to make a perfume’s scent last longer. It is produced by ...

With its plentiful outdoor activities, this 25-mile-long island off the coast of northern Belize caters to the snorkeling and diving set. The island was originally inhabited by the Mayas to serve as a ...

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Colin Paterson said the ambergris was "pretty pungent" Ambergris found by a dog walker on an Anglesey beach has sold at auction for £11,000. The 1.1kg (2.4lb) chunk of whale vomit, known as ambergris ...

Perfumers covet a rare kind of whale poop known as ambergris. Though it develops in the intestine of sperm whales, it produces a prized scent used in high-end fragrances. Following is the transcript ...

The odd, enduring appeal of a scarce commodity few people use and no one really needs Text by Mark Wilding, Illustrations by Aurélie Beatley, Hakai In a sparsely furnished office building in the ...

AMBERGRIS is a natural substance that has become lucrative in the world of perfumery. But what is it and what is its value? Here is everything you need to know ...