In Cornwall, in the UK, where overfishing poses a threat to the lobster population, a 25-year-old hatchery seems to have proven itself a success. The National Lobster Hatchery protects the crustaceans and releases them into the wild, supporting not just the industry, but the economy and local culture built around them. Jamie Fullerton reports.
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