MONSTER LOBSTER - From market to Lobster Hatchery for Conservation!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ย. 2020
- Anyone following our channel may know of PINCHEY THANOS. A giant lobster we found whilst coastal foraging in early 2020. We had wanted to donate him to the Lobster Hatchery to aid in the conservation of the local Lobster population. Covid restrictions meant that we could not do that so when we received a donation to our channel I decided we should do something good with the money. We had a brilliant visit to a local shellfish merchant showing wonderful healthy lobsters, Crawfish/crayfish, Scallops and Oysters and then rescued a Monster Lobster from the cook pot and donated him to the lobster hatchery in Padstow. A fascinating visit where we learn about the lifecycle of the lobster and about the conservation efforts being made in Cornwall. Many thanks to Mark, Chris and Ben for their help and I hope you all enjoy joining us.
Here is the link to Falcatch. If you enjoy great quality shellfish or are interested in trying shellfish for the first time I can think of nowhere better to get it. falcatch.net
Here is the link to the Lobster Hatchery in Padstow. It truly is an incredible place and if you are in the Padstow area it is definitely worth a visit. You could even adopt your own baby lobster via their website. www.nationallobsterhatchery.c...
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- This video was recorded before Lockdown. I hope people found it interesting, there are links in the description for both falcatch and the Lobster Hatchery in Padstow. Here also is the link to the Legendary Pinchy Thanos. 🦞th-cam.com/video/M9LL-DhtEqQ/w-d-xo.html
John, have you seen the 2 part programme on BBC about Simon Reeve in Cornwall? We had it recorded and have just watched part 2 - he visits the Cornwall Lobster hatchery and goes out to release some little Lobsters! Great programmes - if you haven't seen them, try to catch them on the BBC iPlayer. 👍👍
Poor Lobster; he was probably starving just before you arrived... on his last leg and jettisoned the claw before realizing it was going to be saved and given food to eat. Yeah, I'm the guy that loves sea food, but each time I see a Lobster tank, I end up eating butter-garlic shrimp instead. ; )
@@trampster7306 thnx just watched that great progamme
A guy was out fishing with his creels and ran out of bait so he put in some licorice and he caught allsorts
This is a brilliant half hour entertaining article. As you have built up a much bigger following you could re-release this article for a whole new audience. (Remove the Covid references and actions, elbow bumps etc.)
Thank you. I keep a 1.5lb male Maine Lobster as a pet, and he is amazing. These creatures are very intelligent. His awareness and manipulation of his environment, and his use of tools (including me), as well as his cooperative effort in helping me keep his tank clean, are startling. He hands me - directly - things he wants removed from his tank. If I make any changes to his tank - move anything - he will put it back where it was as soon as I close the lid. It's very much his tank. He can be very aggressive at times, but all of his aggression is defensive. He has tankmates of hermit and side-walker crabs, and he goes out of his way to not harm them. Just amazing.
- That sounds fascinating. They are truly incredible creatures. In their base form they are millions of years old. The ancestral species has been around since before there were trees.
You should think about doing a video on him - that would be awesome to see :)
Thank you for saving him from being served on a plate. I hate how they are jammed into small spaces until they are boiled alive.
Fantastic and insightful
That's just AWESOME! :D
I live in America, and in the state where I live, a rare blue lobster was shipped to a seafood restaurant called The Red Lobster. The employees would not serve it, they called the Zoo and had the lobster picked up for conservation instead of consumption. I was so happy when I read this.
- That does sound like a very happy end to the story. 😊
He's lost his claw... as he says with butter on his beard...
- Haha. 😊
Good job ... free lobster claws for the lunch ... sure it will will grow back dont worry Tony .. the Mullet will sing you a lullaby to sleep..keep a close eye on your other claw
Am thinking the same llf
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Did you cook up the claw that the lobster 🦞 lost
Its an unlucky lobster, i suspect it will loose a claw every year.........
this American is very fascinated by the blue lobster!
- All European lobsters are some shade of blue. 😊
@@TheFishLocker blue lobsters come from clean ground, best being clean chalk
That lobster that they found living in the harbor wall is INCREDIBLE!!! I never would have imagined a lobster could grow so enormous. Utterly fascinating....thanks for sharing this with us. Keep up the great work John and all the best.
- It is hard to believe isn't it!!
Did they estimate that lobster's age?
TH-cam has been my primary source of entertainment for years now, and I've subscribed and unsubscribed to hundreds of channels in that time. So when I say I adore this channel I really mean it, it's a perfect example of someone exposing an audience to their hobbies and things they're passionate about in a truly informative and entertaining way. Thanks so much.
- Thank you Nathaniel, I am very glad that you are enjoying the content. As you say we are simply sharing what we know and love doing. I hope that we may continue to do so for many years to come. Take care and we wish you and your family good health. 😊
I watch the TH-cam channels such as this one more than I do TV.
@@TheFishLocker This channel is my favorite because of the information and teachings you share with all of us. I also think it is so endearing that you have the beach meals with your family. You're a lovely family and I love all three of you
Great video John,how interesting was that, and well presented, well done John Brilliant
- Thank you Mike. 👍🏻
Your little boy is so so brilliant! Identifying so confidently that Sponge Crab. Great to see you continuing on the love of sea life and conservation.
- James really is incredible isn't he. He totally came out with that himself. He is so smart. 😊
@@TheFishLocker Takes after his mum obviously. LOL.
Interested parents have interesting children.
This channel is really knocking it out of the park. You're doing a phenomenal job with this channel.
That doesn't sound like a particularly mean comment. Thank you. 😉
Most of all. I appreciate you keeping in contact with all of your subscribers 🇨🇦 🏴 😊🙏❤️
- I do what I can with the time that I have. I may not get back to you all immediately but I will get back to you. 😊
I love this "behind the scenes" video. This video has been seen by almost 6,000 people and that's quite a classroom. Thank you and a big Thank you to the market guy, the lobster catcher, and the hatchery folk. Well done and greatly appreciated.
- As I right this the video has been viewed by 52,000 people. Conservation through education. Take care and have a wonderful day 😊
You do not just talk the talk. .Well done John
conservation .Millions of Lobsters are very proud of you..Western Canadians who believe in conservation of species thank you. It was educational. learned some more . Accolades to you the fish hatchery and the fishers. this video is a keeper. .FYI although I subscribe rang the bell. Your videos do not show up anymore under notifications .The last 2 I had to go search for them .
- Thank you very much John. It is our pleasure to share these videos with you. It is frustrating to hear you're not getting notified. I have raised a query with youtube already about it as others have told me they also didn't receive any notice.
Another case of the more you know; the more you realize that you don’t know.
- It truly is a good day when you learn things you didn’t know you didn’t know. 😊🦞
@@TheFishLocker
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This is a video that definitely deserves a like.
- Thank you. 😊🦞
At the time of watching there were 8 dislikes. What is the matter with people?
@@alanwllms5172 - This video had a dislike before it was even 4 mins old. We have a few rival channel owners and their lackeys who subscribe just to dislike the videos Alan. Nothing but petty jealousy and says more about them than the videos. Don’t worry about it mate. 😉👍🏻
I'm not sure if it's TH-cam messing around - but when I pressed the thumbs up - it wouldn't register. 😞
@@batch6792 - What? Can you try that again please?
Great work. If everyone thought like this we'd have so many fish in the sea, enough for everyone. Thanks again John.
- I agree Chris. It is incredible what we can achieve when people are proactive and working together. 😊
We need more people like you in the world.
Simply doing what we feel is right.
Honest, humble and entertaining. Excellent content for all ages. Big thank you to the Fish Locker team!
- It is our pleasure Andy. 👍
Thank you for 'paying it forward'. Your generosity is amazing. And thanks for sharing the tour of the Lobster Center. We New Englanders are mighty fond of our crustaceans:)
- It is our pleasure Carey. I am only doing what I feel is right. I am glad that you enjoyed joining us at the merchants and at the hatchery. Both fascinating places. Take care and have a wonderful day. 😊🦞
Carey is correct. Those of us New Englanders lucky enough to live near the shore know we are fortunate.
A good watch, as always. Thanks for posting.
- Any time Roger. 😊👍🏻🦞
Who is disliking these videos? Seriously, all the information and footage is incredible. The blue lobsters are so cool and the hatchery is doing great work.
Sadly Nick some people are just negative. 🤷🏻♂️
Brilliant stuff John. Really interesting to see the hatchery and a really nice gesture for you to donate the lobster. Great to see the whole fish locked team together again too.
- Cheers lad. We simply thought we should use the donation to do something special. 😊👍🏻🦞
Thank you John. This was great and extremely educational. I will love seeing Tony with his claw growing back.
I appreciate what you do for conservancy and sustainability of not just the lobsters, but of all your sea creatures there in Cornwall. You are a very decent human being.
- It is our pleasure John. I hope that people find this video and others informative and encouraging. Take care mate and have a great day. 😊
Great video. Family together teaching James, exploring, learning and sharing family experiences. Thank you
- Thank you Jeffrey. I am glad that you enjoyed it. 😀
You've outdone yourself this time. That was both enjoyable and educational. I am amazed that they still have things to learn about lobsters. You should be proud of yourself for this, well done and thank you.
Thank you very much Jim. I hope that people find the video informative. I really enjoyed making it. 😊
Hello . Thanks to all those who do that work and thanks to you for making it known. I hope they get more visitors (after the lockdown of course) and donations thanks to this video. Another job well done John. All the best to all the Locker family.
- Thank you very much mate. I hope people find the video informative. Best wishes and take care. 😊
Your waters are so amazingly abundant! Now we see part of the reason--serious collaboration and lots of caring ppl working toward that. Thanks for the tours and fascinating info. Bravo to you for passing on your generous donation to help secure the bounty for future generations. Your channel is an example of doing good in the world and enjoying it! I know I benefit from your videos--much thanks!
- Thank you Brenda. I was simply doing what I thought was right. And yes, the reason that the local waters here are so plentiful is because of the passionate cooperation efforts of people like Chris, Mark and Ben. We are simply sharing our passion for the natural world. I hope the videos encourage others to take an interest too. 😊👍🏻🦞
Thank you so much for all you do John and family towards the conservation of some of the most fantastic seafood in the world x BRAVO!!!!!
- It is our pleasure Nick. 😊
An absolutely outstanding video, showing both sides working in harmony. Sustainability is what we need to continue the hobby that we all have a passion for. As you have shown it is possible to have that harmony and not just have it exist but to also benefit both sides. Brilliant
Thanks very much Sam. We are really passionate about doing what we can and are glad that you have all enjoyed it as much as we have 👍🏻 🦞
Fascinating and heartwarming to see the important work of conservation for these intelligent creatures. This is such an important video to educate people John. Well done and thank you 🐟💙🐙
- Thank you Roxie. I just hope that this shows how both sides of a fishery can work together to create and maintain such a healthy and prosperous fishery. 😊👍🏻🦞
Wow! That was awesome John, thanks for taking me along to learn all that. I'm sure I'll keep coming back for another watch.
Brilliant to see the work being done for the greater good 😃
- My pleasure Matt and welcome to our channel. Take care and stay safe. 👍
this channel john is astounding. thankyou to you and ppl like ben who are passionate about our sealife.
Thank you Chris. We are simply sharing our passion for the natural world. 😊💙
This was amazing. When my kids were like James I would take them to the fish hatchery where they could see and feed rainbow trout. It is truly amazing what these places are able to do to sustain our wildlife. Great trip John thank you!!!
- Thank you Annette. Have a wonderful day. 👍🏻🦞
I love your passion. That passion is the reason why I find your video's so incredibly interesting. I just wish we had the kind of coastal foraging that you have.
- Thank you Tanya. We are simply sharing what we love. Take care. 😊
Fascinating. You know it's good when you suddenly realize you're 27 minutes into a video and wonder where the time went. Very informative, and heartening to see the effort and care being taken to preserve and replenish.
- It truly is our pleasure. Best wishes to you and your family and have a wonderful day. 😊
Very interesting! I love seeing how smart James is and how excited he gets! Thanks for the field trip!
- Thank you Candy. James is such a bright button isn't he. He makes us so proud. 😊
Im completely shocked some have unliked this video its rediculous! John as you all see is big on conservation and sustainability and the donation he received and what he has done with it is nothing short of amazing! So many people will get so much out of this donation
Fantastic john and on behalf of the genuine watchers and anyone who is lucky enough to visit the hatchery (i will definitely be coming next year to visit) with my family
A huge huge thank you
- That just shows how petty and jealous some folks are mate. This video had dislikes on it when it wasn’t even 5 mins old. Folks subbing to the channel simply to dislike the videos. 🤷🏻♂️🤣 I’m glad you enjoyed the video and take care mate. 👍🏻🦞
Yeah, that crawfish is a giant! I am not chasing them in the creek. I'd loose my hand!!!!!
Loved the hatchery, again you teach a wonderful conservation message. The things I've learned so much today😃
- Thank you and you are welcome. Please if you think any of your friends would benefit from the video. Please share it on. 😊
Brilliant vídeo John! One that shows all of the many aproaches to life in the Sea and how responsible towards it makes all the diference! True love for sea life is shown here! Thank you so much. Stay safe mate and Godspeed 💙💙💙
- Thank you very much. I hope people find the video informative. 😊🦞
the excitement and enthusiasm in James' voice and attitude is just awesome, great informational video too!
- He is just such a star isn't he. He makes us so proud. 😊
I just learned more about Lobsters than I realised there was to know. Good to see all the work that's going in to keeping the fisheries sustainable in the long term.
- You have no idea John. Ben and I were talking for almost an hour solid. I had to edit a lot out otherwise it would have been too much info. But there is plenty to talk about in the follow up video 😊
I just adore your video's, sadly I am a pensioner, but if I can ever find some extra money, I will become a Patreon instantly. Love how James is a proper little man, credit to you and Hannah for raising him so well. As you can gather I am playing catch-up with your posts. Greetings from Cyprus! 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟
Jacqui that is a very kind and generous sentiment, but simply enjoying and sharing the videos on with your friends is more than enough. 😊
Let me know when you want a lobster or two. I am happy to purchase two for you. As I am from Massachusetts and New Hampshire and Maine, I would never deny anyone a lobster 🦞 😋
That was bloody amazing John. Thank you for sharing with us. Its great to see the full workings of the cycle, and I believe it helps people understand more and respect nature.
Thank again😎😎👍
- Thank you Jonny, I am glad that our message came across in the video. 😊
Superb video John, the more we can show the relationship between ethical hunting/foraging/fishing and conservation the better. You have a brilliant way of doing this, don't stop.
Thank you.
- Thank you Andy. I do truly hope this serves as an example of how by working together for a common goal, fishermen, merchants and biologists/conservationists can create and sustain a healthy and prosperous ecosystem and fishery. 😊🦞
That was one of the best videos I’ve watched on TH-cam. So informative and interesting, well done the Fishlocker family 👍👍
- Thank you Pat. I just hope that is shows how by having passionate and proactive people working together we can create and maintain a truly prosperous and healthy ecosystem and fishery. 😊👍🏻🦞
Also John, people like you promoting it 👍👍
That's got to be the worlds luckiest lobster! haha
- He’s got a nice retirement now. 😊🦞
@@TheFishLocker So is that big lobster in that little tank all the time, or is he just there for educational purposes?
He's never gonna get laid again
That was an excellent clip John!!! I never realized how little I knew about lobsters and all the conservation efforts to enrich the fishery. Thank you for this very educational journey.
- It is our pleasure Greg I am glad that you enjoyed joining us. I do hope that people find the video interesting. 😊
Thank you so much!! First time seeing and appreciating the conservation efforts for lobster.
It is our pleasure.
I think it’s brilliant and so clearly most efficient and effective to have conservation and fishery to be so deeply combined. To have those who make money by fishing working and learning constantly how and importance of conservation is just wonderful.
I learned so much! Thanks for showing us!
- Thank you Erin, I am really glad that the intended message transferred across in the video. Showing how by working together a sustainable and healthy fishery is possible. 😊
Absolutely amazing video. It's good to know there's guys like Ben out there doing that work. Fascinating. I've never seen a baby lobster before.
- Thank you sir. I am glad that you found the video interesting. Take care and have a wonderful day. 😊
What a great video! Loved it.Thanks for this,John and Hannah. Love James's laugh.
- Thank you Candice. As always James cannot help but steal the show. 😊💙
Wow, John, just was blown away by this fantastic video. Thank you for sharing it with us. Looking forward to the next update.
- Thank you very much mate, I am glad that you found the video interesting. Next vid is a fishing one 👍
What a brilliant, informative, interesting video! and the passion for the welfare of the crustaceans from the fisherman all the way down to the seller is really nice to see, again spot on with your content John 👍
- Thank you very much. I just hope this video was interesting for folks. Showing behind the scenes of two areas that people usually never get to see. With all parties working towards a common goal 😊👍🏻🦞
Great Vid Fishlocker Team! 👌🏼 Really interesting about the Claw. Every days a school day.
- Sure is mate. Every day is a school day. 😊
Excellent informative video. A very nice donation to the hatchery. Great to see and hear James obviously having so much fun!
- He is such a joy isn't he. You just can't help but be happy around him can you. 😊
So much knowledge and mastery of craft in this video. I love the symbiosis of the entire chain, from fisherman, wholesalers, the conservationists, the hatcheries, and more. Thank you so much for sharing this absolutely amazing video. It was eye opening!
- It is our pleasure Travis. I just hope that the video properly shows how through proactive cooperation, a healthy and sustainable fishery is absolutely possible. 😊
That was one of the most interesting vids I've watched in a long time John. Infact I would say its on par with the " Blue Planet " programme.
I've thought that, too. The information and presentation are amazing!
- Haha. Thank you Phil. I'm not sure we're quite on that scale but I find this type of thing really interesting. 😊
This was an awesome video, I love that the U.K. has wildlife support like this!
- Thank you. I hope this video properly shows how by working together towards a common goal, you can achieve a healthy and sustainable fishery. Best wishes and have a great week. 😊
Best video so far John, your enthusiasm shines through like a beacon; well done.
- Thank you very much. I do truly hope that people find this video not only interesting but it also shows how by working together people can create and maintain a healthy and prosperous fishery. 😊
Another great investment of my time during a pandemic. I'm going back and watching every video on this channel. Thanks John and fantastic job.
- Thank you very much. I am glad to hear you are enjoying working your way through the back catalogue. 😊
That was a wonderful thing to do. Such a fitting retirement for that lobster, so much better than a cook pot. So good to hear Just James be so excited about the whole experience. Awesome....
- Thank you. James is just so full of joy and excitement isn't he. He makes us so proud. 😊
I hope George Eustice MP has seen this. A local MP who was quite vocal until he got Environment Secretary job and would now rather import chlorinated chicken than look after his constituents interests.
John, It would good to see more of this kind of video. Thanks for another eye opening 30 minutes
- I don’t know the man personally but with a nickname like George Useless he doesn’t inspire confidence. I hope the video is interesting to folks and helps people to see how by working together we can create and maintain a healthy and sustainable fishery 😊👍🏻🦞
Thank you John for another fascinating video and congratulations for your input to the lobster hatchery 👍🏻 I know Tony is in very good hands. All the best and please keep bringing this amazing videos of yours.
- It is our pleasure Alenandre, I hope that people find the video interesting.😊
Nice work John, I appreciate your passion for conservation, it’s very heartwarming and hopefully transferable to your viewers, Cheers mate 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
- Thank you Janine. I too hope that our videos encourage others to take an interest in the natural world and how to care for it. 😊
We had a great day out at the hatchery last summer, (2019) such a good facility, great video guys 👍👍
- So interesting isn’t it!! 👍🏻🦞
Thoroughly enjoyed this video, so much to learn about a humble lobster 🦞
- Honestly Sally the things I could tell you about lobsters would blow your mind. haha.
@@TheFishLocker Care to make it into a video? :)
It would be really nice.
It was worth the wait. Got the notification this morning and boy I really enjoyed it. So much about lobsters that I didn’t know. Brilliant narrative.
- I actually had to edit out quite a lot of the discussions between Ben and I as they were a bit too in depth I felt for this video. But leaves plenty for the follow up. 😊🦞
this is just brilliant thanks to everyone and to the fish locker clan to taking us round the hatchery and to have a bit of insite to it all thanks very much Debbie and David xxxx
- It is our pleasure Debbie. I hope you found the video interesting. 😊
I so enjoy most of your videos. I especially enjoy the beach foraging ones. I do have to say that this video was an amazing surprise and very informative!! Thank you so much for what you do and allow us to see!! Amazing!
- It is my pleasure Hunter. I hope people find this video interesting and it shows how by working together we can achieve a healthy and sustainable fishery. 😊
@@TheFishLocker I’m from Louisiana, USA btw!!
@@hunterlacombe8755 Bienvenue to you and yours, Hunter! We live in Lafayette and have for most of our lives, now. Love it here.
That was a brilliant show will be adopting a lobster for myself and my daughter 👍
- Thats awesome. When you get them be sure to send me a picture and we'll feature you on the Fishlocker Instagram story. 😊
An absolute gem of a video m8 Education about the conservation around our coasts and wildlife, in general, is a must stay safe guys
- I hope this shows how both sides can work together for the common goal of a healthy fishery. 😊
You are the man. It is hartwarming to see you take care of conservation and sustainabillity of the ecosystem and future fisheries. Thanks man.
- It is our pleasure Wim. 😊
Brilliant video John! I'm studying Ecology and Conservation at University. Your videos really inspire me to look towards an ocean oriented career, my dad used to take me sea fishing and we'd put pots out for lobster, but never caught one under rocks like you do!!
- That is fantastic Heather. Really that is wonderful to hear. We used to go out when we were kids - my siblings, cousins and I and it was a while before we found our first ones. Once you know what you're looking for its amazing what you can find. 😊
Hey John, just watched this for the 2nd time. Fascinating, enjoyable, educational and this proves more of your passion not just for nature but the people also involved. Well done, keep up the fantastic work and may you success grow further.
Question, your merch... Is it possible to get a signed shirt when I purchase one?
- Thank you Shawn. We are simply sharing what we know and love doing mate. As for a signed shirt. I don't know how that would work. PM me on the fish locker fb page and we can maybe sort something out. 😊
@@TheFishLocker I loved to beach comb with my cousin, Sam, when we were little. Thank you so much for taking us along with you. Love your videos.
Great video again John. Very informative. Love James's enthusiasm 👍🏻
- Thanks mate. James is a star isn't he. 😊
Ain’t it great when James comes out with great knowledge......must make it all worthwhile, John. Great episode, really interesting and informative as ever. Thanks
- I'm glad you enjoyed it Nigel. Take care mate. :D
I will never forget when I was watching small pollack in a fish tank then an octopus literally came up and ate it right in front of me it fascinating in a funny sort of way 🤣😱
- Haha. Exciting isn’t it!!
You learn something new every day! This was rather interesting I say, my old bean : )
- Glad you thought so mate. 👍🏻🦞
I truly enjoyed that tour. The fact that you do not allow the seasons or weather to deter you from making your videos is appreciated. This one was fascinating. The fact that surprised me was that fresh water crawfish and salt water crawfish are pronounced differently, one with a soft "A" and one with a loud "A" . Never new there was a difference.....Learn something new everyday!!! Nice job John....THANK YOU!
- Thank you Tim. We are simply doing our best to keep the content regular as I know many people are struggling with these difficult and stressful times. As for the Craws/Craws. A lot of it depends on which country you are in. 😊
As usual, a very interesting and informative video.
What a lovely gesture to donate that lobster so others can benefit by seeing and learning. Well done you. 👏👏.
Thanks for taking your time to share it. Really enjoyed it. Stay safe all.
- It is our pleasure Ian. Take care mate. 😊
this video is 10/10. just fantastic :)
- Thank you Morten 😊👍🏻🦞
I remember seeing massive indoor stone tanks in the 70's, down in Cadgwith cove and the floor of them being covered with huge those crawfish. They were being held ready to go abroad for sale, via Newlyn. My uncle enquired with the local fisherman if they were sustainable and they thought they were at the time. They then disappeared faster than a barrel of free beer. It is mad that they are still being caught commercially. I really hope they do get the chance to make a full recovery.
I do too. 😊
I found this absolutely fascinating and so informative! Thank you so much for your efforts in the making of these videos. I’m learning so much! 🦞🦀🦐🦑🦕🦖🐟
- Thank you Kendra, it really is our pleasure. We are simply sharing what we know and are passionate about. Take care and if you can find the time, please be sure to subscribe to the channel. 😊
Fantastic video, thank you John. Brilliant project!
- Thank you Nathan. 😊
Difficult to know what to say without sounding patronising, but definitely one of your best.
As an angler I like your fishing videos - especially solitary fishing. As a family man I like your togetherness with wife and child. As someone who enjoys food I like your “catch and cook” videos. I think I particularly like this one about breeding lobsters because I am a farmer who has bred a range of animals in several countries (including fish to eat at present) and I consider what is done at Padstow is farming - they are after all breeding live beings to move on to somewhere that can grow them out to reach edible size. The fact that is done in the wild is immaterial because in reality it is no different to a farmer in the hills who breeds lambs or calves that are then moved elsewhere to be reared to killing size.
- I see your point perfectly Alan. Stocks are stocks regardless of wild grown or farm reared. 😊
@@TheFishLocker I thought you would.
Was Spearfishing up the north west of Ireland and caught a massive Crawfish before, plodding along the bottom, great eating and much more meat in the tail compared to a lobster
- Aye but you have to weigh it up don't you. They have zero claw meat in comparison. 👍
What a fantastic video showing all aspects of a sustainable lobster fishery with conservation and commercial working for the same goal. Thanks for filming and sharing this, I hope many people find it educational. Keep up the good work 👍
- Thank you Ian, I am really glad that message transfers across in the video. I do hope people find it informative and helpful. 😊
I learned so much from this video and it really inspires me. Thanks for posting and I can’t wait for all your videos to come. absolutely love this channel!
It is our pleasure Abigail, I am glad that you found the video interesting. 😊
We got loads of these in Western Australia,
Great eating,,,
- They are aren't they. 👍
Absolutely amazing episode! Funny, how the more you know about a subject, the more you find out there is to know about it! So, will Tony's claw come back to full size after he molts(growing before the shell hardens), or will it take a few molts to see it full sized again?
- It was fascinating wasn't it. Because of his size it won't come back full grown straight away, it will likely take a couple of moults before its back to size. 😊
What a fascinating and educational video! It's wonderful to see the conservation efforts and wow! Those are some huge lobsters! THANKS!
- Thank you Ann. I am glad that you enjoyed the video. 😊
I've absolutely loved this video! It was really cool to see behind the scenes in the lobster hatchery and I look forward to further check-ins on Tony.
- I’m looking forward to going up and seeing him when he’s started to grow his claw back. 😊🦞👍🏻
The Lobster that’s in the tank by itself we have those kind of Lobsters here in the Caribbean.
- The Brown spikey one? That is interesting. Welcome to our channel Shedien and have I hope you enjoy the rest of our content. Best wishes and please be sure to subscribe. 😊
Confused as to why anyone would press the dislike button for this video, great video as always John
- I’ve explained it a few time before mate. We have a few rival channels and their lackeys who dislike and troll the videos out of jealousy. This video had a dislike when it was 3 mins old!! Subbed just to dislike. Says more about them than it does about the video. 😊🦞👍🏻
Likes, dislikes, it doesn't really matter, they both help equally to increase engagement on the channel and boost the profile in YT algorithms. 😁👍
John another great vlog, well done for continuing to educate with your videos!
It shows how important conservation really is in creating a balance and getting a real understanding of fish and shellfish It is actually quite thought provoking how nations with coastline and fishing grounds should support and create more projects like the national lobster hatchery. I think we all forget sometimes that all these animals and creatures have a purpose and bring a balance within their environment and as humans we seem to abuse or ignore it sometimes.
- Thank you Joey. I hope that is what sets our channel apart from people who try to copy what we do on the shore etc. We share actual knowledge instead of closing for views. Take care mate and stay safe. 😊
Top notch! What a great job the hatchery does - On my list to visit - thanks for posting/sharing John - Truth is they need our help like so many other species
- When you get to the hatchery make sure so say Hi to Tony for us. 😊
I'm still kinda in shock at the size of that monster lobster on the floor I had no idea a lobster could get so huge 👍
- Incredible wasn't it!!! Imagine that getting hold of your ankle when you're swimming in the harbour!!!
Would it be legal to buy a lobster intended for food and keep it as a pet?
They look so rad
- Who would know?
In a sense that is what they did with Tony. Bought him from a wholesaler and kept him alive to conserve and other to look at. I don’t see a problem as long as you don’t mistreat the animal
@@TheFishLocker I'm sure Lobster would probably fall under the exotic pet/fish laws I'd call the local wildlife and game and speak to them about it. I'm sure if you have the suitable size tank/aquarium and food, can keep the salinity and ph levels right, It'd be no different than having an exotic fish.
@Fat Freddy's Cat - Several individuals have been noted to live to 100 years old.
@@keeganharricharan and took him for regular walks. Should be fine.
That was fascinating! I loved learning more about one of my favorite animals. Thank you.
- It is our pleasure, I am glad that you enjoyed the video. 😊
Brilliant! What a great vid, so much more than just fishing and eating lobsters. Your son is going to be so involved in this and kudos for teaching him such great values at an early age.
- Thank you very much. I hope that is what sets us apart from other channels that try to do what we do. The actual depth of knowledge and information. James is already so so smart. He makes us very proud.😊