They’re wonderful. They’re weird. They’re costly. And, now, images and videos of these creatures have created a buzz among people. There’s a possibility that they will amaze you too. But beware they may leave you with a strange aftertaste.
One of the images shared by Martyn Green on Facebook.
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It all started with a post by Martyn Green. He took to Facebook to share information about the creatures called Gooseneck Barnacle. While out with his family, his wife spotted a log of wood covered with the animals and now their mesmerising videos and images have got people hooked.
The creatures are actually a delicacy worth £25 (over Rs 2,000) each, reports DailyMail. The total value of all the creatures could be as high as £50,000, more than Rs 47 lakh.
The images show the log covered in Gooseneck Barnacle. As for the videos, one of them shows a close look of the log. The other clip shows the tentacled-creatures getting back inside their white shells.
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Since being shared, people have shared all sorts of comments about the “alien-like” creatures. From calling them beautiful to commenting about how they are creeped out, people shared various responses.
“Amazing to watch, quite spooky,” wrote a Facebook user. “It’s weird but interesting,” expressed another. “Absolutely amazing but very scary,” said a third.
What do you think of the videos and the images? Did they amaze you or scare you or both?
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience.
Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.
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