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.

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News & Events

Win a Golden Ticket to the Best Days Out in Cornwall

A Golden Ticket grants the ticket holder and one guest free entry (one visit) to more than 30 top attractions across Cornwall, valid to 28th February 2027. Entries close on […]

From Lobsters to Seahorses: Shell-elebrating Cornwall’s Marine Nurseries

This year, the National Lobster Hatchery is welcoming some very special new arrivals from our friends at Blue Reef Aquarium, Newquay. With their curled tails, horse-like heads and graceful drifting […]

Winners Announced: World Ocean Day Poster Competition

The National Lobster Hatchery World Ocean Day poster colouring competition has been a joyful splash of colour, imagination and ocean-loving creativity! The team has been absolutely blown away by the […]