The National Lobster Hatchery – giving lobsters a helping hand

The National Lobster Hatchery (NLH) in Padstow, UK, helps increase the survival rate of European lobsters by rearing hatchlings through their early stages. This initiative supports local fisheries and provides a sustainable approach to lobster fishing, which is vital to many coastal communities. Lobsters are released into the ocean when they reach about three months old, and both the public and divers participate in these releases. The hatchery also collaborates with local fishers and restaurants to raise awareness and funding for marine conservation efforts.