Why Gooseneck Barnacles Are So Expensive | So Expensive

Gooseneck barnacles are one of the most expensive seafoods in the world. Just 1 pound can cost over $100 in Spain and Portugal, where the barnacles are considered a delicacy. But getting your hands on them is harder than it seems. The job comes with serious risks — and even the possibility of death. So why are these barnacles so difficult to harvest? And is that what makes them so expensive? Bart Vandever also contributed as a producer on this story. MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Matsutake Mushrooms Are So Expensive | So Expensive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_zjCBjkj6w Why Japanese Ruby Roman Grapes Are So Expensive | So Expensive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE7NqzhMDms Why Japanese Longbows Are So Expensive | So Expensive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1uhKOKRx-4&t=1s ------------------------------------------------------ #Gooseneck Barnacles #SoExpensive #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: https://www.businessinsider.com Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/businessinsider BI on Facebook: https://read.bi/2xOcEcj BI on Instagram: https://read.bi/2Q2D29T BI on Twitter: https://read.bi/2xCnzGF BI on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Boot Camp on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Boot_Camp/3383377771 Why Gooseneck Barnacles Are So Expensive | So Expensive