Useful Links

“Here are some links to other useful sites covering lobsters, marine issues and general information for people visiting Padstow and Cornwall.” 

Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay

Blue Reef is part of an exciting new generation of wildlife attractions designed to inspire deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world. On a visit to the aquarium, you can discover sea life from sharks, seahorses and clownfish to octopus, crabs and lobsters.

coast Cornwall Sustainable Tourism Project

Working with everyone involved in tourism in Cornwall to ensure tourism delivers social, economic and environmental benefit to Cornwall, as well as a fantastic holiday for all our visitors.

Combined University of Cornwall

Related courses.

The Conference Guide
Search thousands of conference venues online.

Cornwall College Marine Aquaculture Foundation Degree
Marine Aquaculture is an applied branch of Marine Biology.  You will learn the key concepts of marine ecology, science and conservation with additional emphasis on the breeding and care of aquatic organisms.

Cornwall Sea Fisheries
Cornwall Sea Fisheries are responsible for the statutory enforcement of fisheries legislation around Cornwall's coastline.

Cornwall Tourist Board
A resource for tourism in Cornwall.

The Duchy Fish Quota Company
The Duchy Fish Quota Company was established in 2001 by members of the fishing industry who were extremely concerned at the trade in fish quota and the impact this is having on the Cornish fishing industry.

East Coast Gourmet
Gourmet seafood gifts from the East Coast of America.

Eat Out Cornwall
The essential guide to Eating Out at restaurants in Cornwall and much more.

The Lobster Conservancy
Sustaining a thriving lobster fishery through science and community.

Lobster Anywhere.com
An American Shellfish Wholesaler with some mouth watering platters of lobsters and shellfish.

Marine Conservation Society
MCS campaigns for clean seas and beaches, sustainable fisheries, and protection for all marine life.

Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer has been recognised as a leading global retailer for sustainable fishing.

Metropole Hotel, Padstow
The Metropole is an imposing Victorian building perched majestically on the crest of a gentle hill, overlooking the popular Cornish village of Padstow.

National Marine Aquarium
For lovers of underwater life check the National Marine Aquarium site. They are about an hour away from us by car.

New England Cooking
Recipes and cooking guides for every kind of shellfish and seafood you can imagine; from New England.

North Atlantic Fisheries College
Regular updates on aquaculture from Scotland.

Norwegian Lobster Farm A/S
A site about Norwegian lobster farming.

Padstow Passport
Any time is a great time to visit Padstow and North Cornwall. But for those in the know, perhaps the best time is during the quieter winter months. The crowds have gone, but the bracing sea air, great shops and restaurants, beach walks and local hospitality are all here for your enjoyment.  Padstow's businesses are pleased to introduce the Passport to Padstow, a collection of special offers to help you make the most of any visit to Padstow - whether it's a quick shopping trip or a well-earned weekend break.

Padstow Tourist Information Centre

For all your accommodation, attractions and activities in the area.

Padstow Website

All you need to know about Padstow.

Rick Stein
Rick Stein Seafood School & Restaurants, Padstow, Cornwall

Save our Seas Foundation
Its purpose is to implement and support diverse programmes aimed at education, protection and conservation of the marine environment around the world.

Seabed Informatics Ltd
A source of marine sciences and nautical ebooks, books, software, news and consultancy.

Surfbay Holidays

Coast and country holiday parks in Devon and Cornwall.

The University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus

Related courses.

University of Plymouth

School of Biological Sciences at the University of Plymouth, Devon, UK - related degree courses and research.

UW Photo
A great Norwegian site for underwater images, we use some of the material on this website.

World Wildlife Fund
As part of the international WWF network, WWF-UK addresses global threats to people and nature such as climate change, the peril to endangered species and habitats, and the unsustainable consumption of the world's natural resources.

“A PROJECT TO ASSIST MOTHER NATURE TO RESPOND TO MODERN PRESSURES .”