Goose barnacles, also called percebes, turtle-claw barnacles, stalked barnacles, gooseneck barnacles, are filter-feeding crustaceans that live attached to hard surfaces of rocks and flotsam in the ocean intertidal zone.

2023年7月14日 · Believe it or not, gooseneck barnacles are edible and delicious, even if they look like space aliens. Here's everything you need to know about eating them.

2021年9月16日 · Gooseneck barnacles are kind of scary to look at — their alien-like appearance conjures up images from the sci-fi realms of "Star Trek" or "Doctor Who." They're weird, but their oddity and scarcity make them a luxurious delicacy.

Today, we introduce a hidden gem from Alaska’s icy waters – Gooseneck Barnacles. These intriguing crustaceans may not be as widely known as shrimp or lobster, but they offer a sweet, briny flavor and a tender-yet-firm texture that’s truly special.

This crustacean has a long neck that is arguably more delicious than actual goose neck, but the name stems from the notion that these bizarre creatures are goose eggs.

2025年2月17日 · Gooseneck barnacles (Percebes) are a rare and highly prized seafood delicacy found clinging to rocky shorelines along the Atlantic coast and Pacific Northwest. They are most popular in Spain, Portugal, and Canada, where they are harvested in …

Gooseneck barnacles might resemble outer-space aliens, but they are actually a crustacean. Their distinct taste has made them a delicacy in Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Canada.