Research

Our state-of-the-art hatchery system will serve as an institute of research in partnership with local universities, offering a reliable source of data as well as invaluable experience for marine conservation students through a series of internship programs opportunities.

The location of our facility provides excellent opportunities to connect with Yorkshire coasts fishing industry as well as using our hatchery and laboratory facilities.

Want to connect and collaborate? Get in touch

Do you want to gain valuable experience in your field? Connect with the active fishing industry? Help a vital conservation project on the Yorkshire coast?

Then.. get in touch to express your interest.

Get in touch, we have hosted many interns and we can host yours too!

We are looking forward to contributing to the world of fisheries science, lobster biology and hatchery science. We are well suited to provide an excellent bridge between the fishing industry and research capabilities with our own facility to conduct world class research.

Mathematics Meets Marine Conservation: Investigating Lobster Ecosystems

• Two York Masters students are using mathematical models to study local lobster ecosystems. Elisabeth James explores causes behind a mass crab and lobster die-off, while Matthew Sullivan assesses the Whitby Lobster Hatchery’s impact on lobster populations and local fisheries.

The Beat Beneath the Shell: Understanding Lobster Heart Rate and Stress

• aminal welfare is incredible important at the Whitby Lobster Hatchery. Tia has returned to the hatchery to collecting heart rate data from female lobsters using infrared sensors to identify stress levels during captivity, aiming to improve their welfare by reducing stress in the future.