A white 'lard like' substance was washed up on Port Erin beach on Saturday.
Some of it was round and the size of a golf ball and other pieces were approximately one foot square and three or four inches deep.
A team from Port Erin Coastguard searched the beach and removed quantities of the matter.
The coastguard asked people to stay off the beach until the material can be analysed.
Regulator investigating gas prices
The Island's energy regulator says it's looking into gas prices for commercial customers.
Return of the Classic TT will cost Manx Care £130,000
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Your guide to bin collections over Christmas and New Year.
Police searching for missing Land Rover
The police are asking for your help tracking down a car.
Darragh damage means Crosby Road closed
A road in Braddan has shut today as the Storm Darragh cleanup continues.
Grinch gripes sparks appeal from charity over Chrimbo criticism
An Island animal charity has defended itself after criticism over its festive experience.
Visitors banned from two wards after vomiting bug cases
Manx Care has banned visitors from two wards at Noble's Hospital after an outbreak of the winter vomiting virus.
Food security 'good', says chief minister
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says people may not be able to get everything they want, but food security is good on the Island.
