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Welcome to The National Lobster Hatchery

The National Lobster Hatchery is a marine conservation, research and education charity based in Padstow, Cornwall, UK. What makes us unique is that our work is specifically related to a commercial species – The European Lobster and in the last few decades we have successfully established ourselves as a centre of expertise on a global scale.

Marine Conservation in Action

Lobster is worth a huge amount in terms of both its economic and social importance. Consequently they are subject to considerable fishing pressure and vulnerable to catastrophic stock collapse. Our pioneering project working alongside the fishing community to proactively support sustainability and conserve stocks has established us as world leaders in our field.

News & Events

Rare Footage: One of Our Beloved Lobsters Has Moulted!

Shell yeah! One of our beloved lobsters at The National Lobster Hatchery has moulted – and our team was there to capture this incredible moment on camera! A European lobster […]

National Lobster Day: A Summer of Lobsters, Conservation and Big Claws

From thousands of tiny hatchlings to releases along the Cornish coast, it’s been a busy summer at The National Lobster Hatchery. As National Lobster Day arrives, we’re celebrating the highlights […]

Celebrating the Power of Photography to Tell Ocean Stories

We’re delighted to celebrate photographer and conservation storyteller Francesca Page, whose photograph of juvenile European lobsters at The National Lobster Hatchery has won second place in the Conservation (Hope) category […]

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