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Marbles are intentionally tipped into the ocean to be 'frosted,' according to purists, who claim that finding one of the glass balls has ruined the originality of the object

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 10, 2024
Internet beachcomber forums descended into chaos, with tumultuous debates over the practice of adding marbles into the sea that might not be discovered by future generations. Purists believe'seeding' destroys the beauty of finding a marble, while the liberal side takes a no-nonsense' tactic. Some arguments have gotten so tense that forums have had to ban the discussion.