Forth Marine Hatchery

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Forth Marine Hatchery Restoring Native Oysters and European Lobsters back into the firth of forth.
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We are working towards the long term sustainability of the European Lobster by rearing lobsters from eggs to around 12 weeks old, helping them at their most vulnerable stage of life. The juvenile lobsters are then released back into the Firth of Forth where they will contribute to lobster stocks for the long term economic benefits of fishermen and local businesses. It takes a lobster anywhere from 5 years upwards to grow to a mature enough size to legally land. The Firth of Forth Lobster Hatchery aims to increase stock, therefore allowing more lobsters to make it to this stage as young lobsters are very vulnerable to prey.

25/09/2026

Happy National Lobster Day 🦞

19/08/2026

A large female European lobster (Homarus gammarus) can carry tens of thousands of eggs, with some estimates reaching around 40,000 larvae.
And that’s what makes these big, mature lobsters so important.
European lobsters continue to grow throughout their lives, so the largest individuals are generally among the oldest. That means they’ve had more time to reach maturity, reproduce, and contribute their genetics to future generations.
A big, mature lobster can represent years of reproductive potential - making these older animals extra important for maintaining healthy lobster populations and a diverse gene pool. 🧬🌊

18/08/2026

The is getting closer and we want to make sure everybody is prepared for the juvenile lobster releases!

15/08/2026

We have baby oysters!!! After a summer of waiting very patiently for our oysters to spawn, they finally have! The next step is introducing spatting collectors and crossing our fingers 🤞🏼

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North Berwick Harbour
North Berwick
EH394SS

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