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On Animal Law Day we have teamed up with Replacing Animal Research to exchange guest blogs on why decapod crustaceans deserve legal protection in scientific research.

Ten years ago, a shocking discovery sparked a movement. Today, Crustacean Compassion is celebrating a decade of changing how the world sees and treats crabs, lobsters, prawns and crayfish.

Today, beneath the gilded ceilings of the House of Lords, one King delivered his speech to the nation, while we, no less crowned (and rather better armoured), listened from our rocky throne, antennae poised, claws crossed - only to find, once again, that we magnificent 10-legged creatures had been entirely overlooked.

Supermarkets are stepping up for crustacean welfare in The Snapshot 2025. With our new Supermarket Scorecards, you can quickly see how your favourite retailers compare and choose compassionately.

The government is consulting on reforms to the Veterinary Surgeons Act. Our CEO, Dr Ben Sturgeon explains why crustaceans must be included, due to their sentience recognition and ability to feel pain and suffering. You can help shape this change by responding to the consultation before 25 March 2026.

This year proved that change is possible. From bold campaigns to growing industry commitments, every step we took in 2025 brings us closer to a compassionate future crustaceans.

Crustacean Compassion hosted a meet outside of Parliament with other animal advocates to urgently call on Defra to ban boiling alive.

As the dust settles in Westminster after the Cabinet reshuffle earlier this month, we look at what different the new faces might make to our campaigning objectives in the coming months.

Crabs and lobsters face growing threats in the wild - from pollution to destructive fishing. Discover how Crustacean Compassion is taking action and how you can help protect these vital marine species.

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?