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Shellfish collectors in Peru make a living harvesting a special mollusk called the barquillo, a primary ingredient in a world-famous ceviche dish. But hunting the elusive seafood comes at a deadly cost. 00:00 - Introduction 01:14 - Journey To The Desert 02:20 - Rappelling Down 1,000-Foot Cliffs 04:45 - Hunting For Barquillo 06:37 - History Of Barquillos 07:16 - A Dwindling Occupation In Huarmey 07:24 - Shellfish Collecting With Sticks 08:02 - Injuries And Deaths 09:43 - Inspecting The Haul 10:04 - Climbing Up The Cliffs 10:28 - Selling the Shellfish 11:06 - Making Ceviche With Barquillo 12:07 - A Hidden Legacy ------------------------------------------------------ #ceviches #peru #businessinsider #riskybusiness MORE RISKY BUSINESS VIDEOS: Risking Death For A Special Ceviche In Peru https://youtu.be/_MgeSTzbbLI How Truck Drivers In India Navigate One Of The Most Dangerous Roads In The World https://youtu.be/ITZpJY6K4wk How Rich Nations Dump Old Cruise Ships And Oil Tankers In Developing Countries https://youtu.be/hQVNtXIy3B4 Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Business Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Business Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider Risking Death For A Special Ceviche In Peru | Risky Business | Business Insider