Open everyday 10am - 4pm
Adopt a lobster

Protecting, Pioneering, Inspiring

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

Are Lobster Populations Under Threat in the UK?

Are Britain’s native lobsters in trouble? Discover what the science tells us about European lobster populations, fishing pressure and the importance of protecting their marine habitats. The European lobster (Homarus […]

Lobster CCTV: Hatchery Lobsters in the Wild

How can we give young lobsters the best chance of surviving in the wild? The National Lobster Hatchery and the University of Plymouth have teamed up for a pioneering project […]

Lobster Love: St Eval

The National Lobster Hatchery is delighted to welcome St Eval, the family-run Cornish candle and home fragrance company, as a corporate partner, bringing together two organisations with a shared appreciation […]

Make a donation

Support us by making regular or one-off donations

As Featured On

Baby lobster release details shared via our newsletter, sign up today

You have Successfully Subscribed!