To the less-adventurous foreign diner visiting Spain, gooseneck barnacles are a slimy, salty, unappealing snack. But for a Galician, they are an expensive, tasty treat and their high price implies a ...

Secreting a fast-curing cement, these crustaceans latch themselves on to any hard surface - rocks, boats, whales and walls – and hold on for life. But don’t let these sticky sea creatures fool you.