There is a spooky sound coming from the ocean floor. And no one knows what's causing it.

A strange sound is coming from the ocean.
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A strange sound is coming from the sea floor in a remote region of northern Canada, and no one can figure out its source, CBC News reports. The sound is described as a "pinging" noise, although others have said it is more of a "hum" or a "beep"; the noise apparently can be heard even through the hull of boats.

"As of today, we're still working on it," George Qulaut, a member of the local legislative assembly, said. "We don't have a single clue."

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.