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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

Building Forward for the Future: Winter Renovations at the NLH

The doors are back open, the pumps are humming, and thousands of tiny lobster larvae are once again drifting through the hatchery systems at the National Lobster Hatchery. After three […]

Lobster Love: Wright Brothers Sea Change Foundation

We are proud to announce that The National Lobster Hatchery has been selected as one of the maritime charities supported by the Wright Brothers Sea Change Foundation — a partnership […]

Lobster Love: Burger & Lobster

2025’s World Lobster Day saw our tiny charity be at the forefront of THE campaign of the year, as the brilliant Burger & Lobster restaurant group implemented ‘Buy One Set […]

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