SHARP’S BIG RUN MAKES STRIDES FOR MARINE CONSERVATION Scenic spring challenge raises money for The National Lobster Hatchery
The enthusiastic team at Rock based Sharp’s Brewery have once again supported BIG RUN organiser Sarah Coates in encouraging locals and visitors to sign up for the challenge of spring. Sharp’s Brewery’s BIG RUN took place on Sunday 1st March. Event organisers estimate over £6,000 was raised from this year’s
New PhD open for applications
‘Gut health in European lobsters – the gut microbiome as a health marker in offshore sea cage culture’ Academic Supervisor: Dr Mark van der Giezen, Biosciences, Exeter Industry Partners/Supervisors: Dr David Bass, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) and Dr Carly Daniels, The National Lobster Hatchery A 3-year
Sea-Changers fund the print costs of Claude gets his claws
Once again, Sea-Changers have confirmed support for the National Lobster Hatchery. In 2013 Sea-Changers donated funds towards water sampling and feed costs for the lobsters. Getting funding for day to day running costs is very rare so we were delighted to receive the grant. Sea-Changers, the marine conservation fund-raising charity,
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to visit the National Lobster Hatchery
Preparations are under way and we are very excited to receive a Royal visit from the Duke of Edinburgh on the 1st August 2014 at 11am. During his hour-long visit, the Duke will hear about the Hatchery’s work and see brood stock, larval and juvenile lobsters for himself. He will also
Could lobster farming become a new industry for Coastal areas?
The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) have teamed up with Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to joint fund an industry and academic partnership which aims to develop a novel approach to sea based rearing systems for the European Lobster. Lobster Grower is a 15 month consortium driven project led
PhD knowledge proving essential to Cornish business
An ex-employee of The National Lobster Hatchery, now PhD researcher with the University of Exeter, Charlie Ellis is working to better understand sustainability in the Cornwall lobster fishery. Click on the link to view short film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJGujAJ_Tx8 The PhD project, which is funded by the European Social Fund, involves carrying out a lobster
The National Lobster Hatchery celebrates its first Silver Corporate Sponsor outside of the UK, thanks to Isle Of Man’s ‘Paddy’s Hooked on Fish by Robinson’s’
The National Lobster Hatchery are delighted to be welcoming ‘Paddy’s Hooked on Fish, by Robinson’s’ as a Silver Level Corporate Sponsor of the charity. A bit of background The aim of The National Lobster Hatchery (NLH) is to conserve vulnerable lobster populations, preserve marine biodiversity and help safeguard our inshore
