Globster
Also known as: Blob, Unidentified Organic Mass
Massive, fleshy, unidentifiable masses that wash ashore worldwide, defying easy explanation until the lab results come in.
1896 (St. Augustine Monster)
Worldwide coastlines
Varies, often 3-15 meters
Inert (deceased material)
New specimens wash ashore regularly
The Lore
Globster is the informal term for large, unidentified organic masses that periodically wash ashore on beaches worldwide. These blobs of rubbery, fibrous flesh often lack bones, obvious organs, or recognizable features, sparking speculation about sea monsters and unknown species. Notable examples include the St. Augustine Monster of 1896, the Tasmanian globster of 1960, and Chile's blob of 2003. Most analyzed specimens have proven to be decomposed whale blubber, but their bizarre appearance at discovery consistently generates headlines and debate.
Body Type
Folklore Origin
Notable Witnesses
- DeWitt Webb (physician, 1896 St. Augustine specimen)
Media Appearances
- River Monsters (TV series)
- Various news coverage
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