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On patrol with the ship tackling illegal fishing off the coast of Cornwall

The Whitby Lobster Hatchery has released 9,000 juvenile lobsters into the North Sea to replenish the fishery and bolster sustainability.

Whitby Lobster Hatchery begins releasing baby stock into the North Sea

Pregnant Lobsters are protected in law because of how difficult it is for their offspring to survive in the wild.

Why are some lobsters illegal to fish and not others?

Ian Jepson, director of Three Jay Shellfish ltd, pleaded guilty to five counts against him and the company.

Newquay fisherman fined £20,000 for illegal lobster fishing

Mounds of dead crabs and lobsters have been washing up on the region's beaches this month, prompting concern among environmentalists and the fishing industry. 

Concerns mount over thousands of dead crabs washed up on North East beaches

After a striking blue lobster was caught in Wales, here are some facts about the coloured crustacean and how rare it really is.

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On patrol with the ship tackling illegal fishing off the coast of Cornwall

Whitby Lobster Hatchery begins releasing baby stock into the North Sea

Why are some lobsters illegal to fish and not others?

Newquay fisherman fined £20,000 for illegal lobster fishing

Concerns mount over thousands of dead crabs washed up on North East beaches

How rare is a blue lobster?