Welcome to Crustacean Compassion, we campaign for the legal protection and humane treatment of decapod crustaceans (e.g. crabs & lobsters) in the UK.| Crustacean Compassion
The Snapshot 2025 report is underway. As UK food companies face fresh scrutiny, who will update their crustacean welfare policies and the lead the way this year?| Crustacean Compassion
The Rockpool Ranger campaign promotes responsible rockpooling through fun, family-friendly beach activities. Led by mascot Henry the Hermit Crab, children use underwater telescopes to observe marine life without harm.| Crustacean Compassion
We have published a variety of different research publications to assist the seafood industry, throughout the sea to plate journey to better the welfare of crustaceans.| Crustacean Compassion
This summer, Crustacean Compassion’s Rockpool Ranger campaign showed families how to explore rockpools with care - protecting crabs, shrimp and more! chefs to lead the way in compassionate seafood sourcing and preparation.| Crustacean Compassion
In this blog, Jane, our Corporate Engagement Advisor, introduces the Kinder Kitchens campaign, calling on chefs to lead the way in compassionate seafood sourcing and preparation.| Crustacean Compass
The Snapshot Benchmark 2024 evaluates the welfare standards of decapod crustaceans across the seafood industry, highlighting progress and areas for improvement.| Crustacean Compassion
From boxing crabs with pom-poms to turtles with hitchhikers on their backs, decapod crustaceans are some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth. Yet, how much do we really know about them?| Crustacean Compassion
On Wednesday, 26 February, we hosted a Roundtable event with parliamentary Committee members, scientific experts, and gov| Crustacean Compassion
We sat down with Chris Weston from The National Lobster Hatchery to talk about all things lobster and their conservation efforts.| Crustacean Compassion
A thank you message and 2024 wrap up from our CEO, Dr Ben Strugeon| Crustacean Compassion
Read all about how your advocacy work has taken us across the country to conferences, committee events and MP discussions.| Crustacean Compassion
CEO Dr Ben Sturgeon shares his thoughts on 'workplace mental health' on World Mental Health Day.| Crustacean Compassion
Introducing Lucy Fearnley, a passionate advocate for animal welfare and a valued super supporter of Crustacean Compassion.| Crustacean Compassion
Did you know that lobsters can recognise individuals and crabs can exhibit complex social behaviours and hierarchies?| Crustacean Compassion
What does the word ‘marine’ mean to you? Our CEO, Ben, reflects on our deep waters and all that lives within it| Crustacean Compassion
At the end of June, we travelled to The Hague in The Netherlands to take part in the Oceanovation Live festival.| Crustacean Compassion
After a six-week long campaign, millions of votes have been cast and counted and the results are in.| Crustacean Compassion
Polling day is just over one week away but people across the country have already started voting by post, as candidates and party leaders...| Crustacean Compassion
Seafood industry innovation was on the agenda at two conferences in London this month, although the results were varied.| Crustacean Compassion
When a very wet Rishi Sunak announced that Britain will go to the polls for the fourth time in less than a decade on 04 July 2024, it...| Crustacean Compassion
Crustacean Compassion began as a voluntary organisation after hearing the disturbing news that live crabs were being sold in shrink wrap...| Crustacean Compassion
Crabs and lobsters can feel pain, yet they’re still used in UK labs without legal protection. On World Day for Laboratory Animals, we urged the Home Office: protect decapods from unregulated suffering. It’s time to act.| Crustacean Compass
The Snapshot 2024 Industry Benchmark on Decapod Crustacean Welfare report is now live. How does your favourite supermarket rank?| Crustacean Compass