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For centuries, Whitby has been shaped by the sea, and we want to keep it that way for the children who will inherit it. Whitby Lobster Hatchery works hand in hand with local fishing community to give young lobsters their best chance of survival. Egg-carrying female lobsters are brought to us by the fishers. We hatch their eggs safely and care for the young lobsters through their most vulnerable early life stages before releasing them back into the wild. So far, we’ve released more than 66,000 juvenile lobsters into local waters. Every donation, however small, helps us care for more young lobsters, share our work with schools and visitors, and support healthy seas off the Yorkshire coast. Thank you for being part of Whitby’s future.

North Sea Conservation

Whitby’s Future Is in Our Hands – Fire & Ice Festival 2027

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