Forth Marine Hatchery

Forth Marine Hatchery Restoring Native Oysters and European Lobsters back into the firth of forth.

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.

08/04/2026

Our oyster ponds are built!!

And tomorrow they get lined, ready for action!

Such a huge amount of work has gone into getting to this stage, thank you to everyone who has played their part!

02/04/2026

April update!

12/03/2026

Wee update!

05/03/2026

New oysters feeling at home 😘

04/03/2026

We got some more HUGE oysters to start breeding from!

02/03/2026

Why do we scrub oysters before they're put into the Firth of Forth?

16/02/2026

Update from us! Thank you so much for everyone's support 🦪🦞

10/02/2026

Please support or share if you can!

Thank you so much 🦪🌊🎉

09/02/2026

An update on our progress!

06/02/2026

Link to sign up in our bio ☺️

Hear from our trustee Tommy Dale, all about our brand new Source to Sea Nature Restoration

We would be SO grateful for your support 🦞🌊🌲🗑️❤️

30/01/2026

Here about why we are starting a native oyster hatchery, alongside our lobster one!

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North Berwick Harbour
North Berwick
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