​A Rare Marine Treasure Found Near Bab el-Mandeb Transforms the Life of a Local Fisherman

Fisherman in Al-Suqya finds rare ambergris mass

​A traditional fisherman in the Al-Suqya coastal area of the Al-Mudharabah district, located near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait, discovered a large mass of raw ambergris, commonly known as “whale vomit,” while working along the shore.

​This substance is considered one of the rarest and most expensive marine commodities globally, serving as a vital fixative in the production of high-end international perfumes, with market prices reaching tens of thousands of dollars per kilogram.

​Local sources confirmed that this providential find has sparked a wave of excitement among the coastal community, as the immense value of the ambergris is expected to provide the fisherman with life-changing financial security.

​The western coastlines, situated near international whale migration routes, occasionally witness the appearance of such precious deposits, which are swept ashore by tides and prized as “floating gold” by local maritime workers.