So Expensive

Why Sea Cucumbers Are So Expensive (2x3)

Data di messa in onda: Gen 05, 2019

While ordinary vegetable cucumbers cost $3 per kilo, sea cucumbers can cost over $3,000 per kilo. These animals are prized as a delicacy in Asia, and are used by pharmaceutical companies to treat diseases like cancer. Unfortunately, over-harvesting now threatens many sea cucumber populations.