If they leave it out it will be damaged by the elements so they are burying it again so that it can stay well preserved under the ground :D

To protect it from the elements and natural disasters.

No, it was actually orange because it was reflecting the sunset.

Why would they even put plastic in the ocean and spray-paint it gold??

That is so amazing!! People like us who can hear don't know how lucky we are because some people would love to have the ability to hear. God is truly amazing!!

It is not soggy cardboard because it is golden and this article says A closer examination helped confirm that the object is biological in origin. However, the scientists are not sure if the specimen belongs to a new species or one that has already been discovered.

It is not plastic it says " A closer examination helped confirm that the object is biological in origin. However, the scientists are not sure if the specimen belongs to a new species or one that has already been discovered."

WOW

How could there be dried up mud in water???