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Yes. However, such finds are rare anywhere in the world.

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Yes, ambergris has been found on US beaches, particularly along the Gulf Coast. It is a rare and valuable substance produced by sperm whales and is sometimes washed ashore after being expelled by the whale.

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Where is ambergris in New zealand?

Ambergris is a natural waste product from whales, and it may be found (rarely) at the tide line on a beach. Have a crack at Ambergris on wikipedia.org.


How do you use ambergris in a sentence?

The rare ambergris was prized for its unique fragrance and historically used in fine perfumes.


In what regions of the US are beaches found?

The coastal regions.


In what part of the whale the ambergris came from?

Ambergris is only produced by sperm whales. It's a secretion from the intestines, and may be formed to ease the passage of hard objects through the digestive system (giant squid beaks have been found embedded in Ambergris).Ambergris is usually found on coastal beaches or floating on the sea after being passed as fecal matter or vomited (if a mass is too large to pass through the intestines). It may also be found in the abdomens of dead specimens (as described in Moby Dick).Historically, Ambergris has been used as a perfume base, but in the 1970s t was banned from use in many countries, including the United States, because of its origin within a vulnerable whale species.


Can ambergris be found in Alaska?

Ambergris is a byproduct of the Sperm Whale. They are found in all oceans of the world, therefore it is possible that some ambergris could wash up on shore in Alaska. (although, if you find it, you would not be able to profit from it because of protections from the endangered sea mammals act)


What region of the US has sand?

Most sand can be found on beaches and in deserts.


Ambergris is only found in bodies of whales that died of what ailment?

stomach ailments


What is a sentence for ambergris?

The whales were targeted for ambergris.


Price ambergris per gram?

As of 2006, raw ambergris fetched the US ten dollars per gram but higher prices may be possible for high-quality samples.


Where are sea stacks likely to be found?

seas tacks are found at beaches seas tacks are found at beaches


Ambergris price 2014?

There is no set price for ambergris. Depending on the size, it can be worth thousands of dollars.


Where can you find whale vomit?

You need to get the specimen looked at/identified by a marine biologist. If it is Ambergris (whale vomit) it will be valuable so make sure you take it it a reputable expert. see the link below.