Lobster Love: Clovelly Estate

We’re excited to welcome Clovelly as our newest corporate sponsor! Without the incredible support of businesses like Clovelly that partner with us and the support of the public, our marine conservation work wouldn’t be possible.

On Sunday, 8th September, we joined Clovelly’s annual Lobster and Crab Festival. Our Hatchery Technician, Chris, and our Communications & Partnerships Manager, Elaine, travelled to the beautiful Devon village with hundreds of baby lobsters, ready to start their journey into the sea.

The festival was a great chance to meet the community and visitors alike, share our story, and highlight why conserving lobster populations is so important. Our team was busy answering questions, talking about the lobster lifecycle, and showing off our adorable baby lobsters.

The highlight? Releasing 406 baby lobsters into Clovelly Bay! It’s always special to see them begin their new life in the sea, and even better to have shared it with the fantastic support of everyone at the festival.

We’re especially thankful to the Hon. John Rous, owner of Clovelly, for choosing to support our charity.

Lucie Upton, Marketing & Events Coordinator at Clovelly, shared these kind words about our partnership:

“We are thrilled to support the vital work of the National Lobster Hatchery in conserving our lobster populations. As a village with deep roots in fishing traditions, we understand the significance of our waters in sustaining communities like Clovelly. It’s more important than ever to think about sustainable fishing practices to ensure the future of our coastal heritage. The baby lobster release was a highlight of the festival, and we’re grateful to the National Lobster Hatchery team for joining us from Padstow. Their dedication to conserving lobster populations is crucial, and we are proud to celebrate and support their efforts at our annual Lobster and Crab Festival.”

The festival was a big success, and we’re proud to have been part of it. A huge thank you to the Clovelly team and everyone who supported us on the day. Here’s to more great collaborations—and lots more lobster love!