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Published 17:15 1 Jun 2021 BST
Fishermen in Yemen were told of a Sperm whale carcass floating offshore in the Gulf of Arden. Upon closer inspection onshore, they discovered a substantial amount of Ambergris.
Ambergris is a solid waxy substance formed in the intestine of Sperm Whales. It is believed that Sperm Whales produce the substance to aid in the digestion of potentially problematic materials like the beaks of Giant Squid. Throughout history, Ambergris has been used for medicine, food, incense, and even aphrodisiacs.
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In 2021, this natural excretion is used to manufacture perfumes as it helps preserve the scent. Though Sperm Whales are a protected species throughout most of the world due to their categorisation as 'vulnerable', other countries believe it to be a waste product that can be used for a productive purpose.
"The smell wasn't very nice...but lots of money," gleams one very proud fisherman. "When we found the ambergris, I felt so happy," smiles another.
The money was split evenly between the thirty-five fisherman, many of which bought houses, cars, and boats. But what is most remarkable about this story is their genuine kindness and compassion.
Understanding the struggles that their community continues to endure, the fisherman gave money to families in need. Even for men desperate for better lives, they still understood the need to give back to their community.
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