National Lobster Hatchery, Marine conservation center in Padstow, Cornwall, England.
The National Lobster Hatchery operates laboratories and technical facilities dedicated to sustaining European lobster populations in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly coastal waters.
The facility opened in August 2000 following an initiative from the Cornwall Sea Fisheries Committee, transforming into a charitable organization in 2004.
Local fishermen and shellfish wholesalers collaborate with the center by providing female egg-bearing lobsters for cultivation and population enhancement programs.
The center welcomes visitors daily from 10 AM to 4 PM with admission prices of £8 for adults, £5 for children aged 3-15, and £24 for families.
The research facility uses genetic markers and population modeling to assess the effectiveness of juvenile lobster releases into natural marine environments.
Location: Cornwall
Inception: August 2000
Website: http://nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.53850,-4.93500
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:13
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Prideaux Place
886 m
Church of St Petroc, Padstow
635 m
The Shipwrights
459 m
Golden Lion
433 m
Abbey House
457 m
Cinedrome
411 m
Hillside
507 m
The Old Custom House Inn
328 m
40, High Street
780 m
11, Cross Street
617 m
Garden Feature At South End Of South Terrace Of Prideaux Place
817 m
Footbridge Over Road To North East Of Prideaux Place
877 m
2, Ruthy's Lane
591 m
Polyphant House Railings To Front
604 m
12 And 14, Cross Street
586 m
21, 23 And 25, Duke Street
506 m
The Tastebud
400 m
Wayside cross in the grounds of Prideaux Place 70m SSW of the house
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North Quay Walls
495 m
Walls Enclosing The Gardens To South And East Of Prideaux Place, Flanking The South Entrance And Continuing South From The Mock Fortifications
878 m
South terrace with grotto niche to south of Prideaux Place
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Garden temple to south west of Prideaux Place
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Footbridge Over Lane To Estate Yard And Flanking Walls Forming North End Of Mock Fortifications To North East Of Prideaux Place
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Tregea
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Lead bust to south east of Prideaux Place
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Nos 16, 18, 20, 22 And Warehouse Adjoining To East
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Entrance Gate And Flanking Walls Forming Mock Fortifications To East Of Prideaux Place
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HMS Warwick Memorial, Padstow
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