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Saving Britain's sea life

People Fixing the World

CHAPTER

Conserving Lobsters: A Journey from Hatchery to Ocean

This chapter delves into the ecological and economic importance of lobsters, focusing on a crisis in Whitby when dead lobsters washed ashore in 2021. It showcases innovative marine conservation efforts, including the operation of a repurposed lobster hatchery, where juvenile lobsters are nurtured before being released into the wild. The emotional release event, coupled with discussions on balancing conservation with local fishing traditions, underscores the chapter’s exploration of safeguarding this vital species.

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