Crustacean Compassion Day
Crustacean Compassion Day – 10 June 2025
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Crabs, lobsters, prawns and other decapod crustaceans are more than just seafood – they are sentient animals with quirky behaviour, complex lives and vital roles in our ecosystem. And, let’s face it, they’re pretty cute too! On Crustacean Compassion Day, we came together to celebrate, protect and raise awareness for these special, fascinating animals.
Crustaceans are not only crucial to the health of our oceans, but they are also extraordinary creatures…
intelligent, sensitive, and deserving of our respect and care.
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This day was dedicated to honouring their role in the natural world and shining a light on the challenges they face, from welfare issues to environmental threats.
Catch up on our webinars
What a fantastic day Crustacean Compassion Day was!
We were joined by so many of you supporting actions for our 10-legged friends! From donations, messages of support, sharing our movement, joining in activities and two fantastic webinars, we can't thank you enough! If you weren't able to attend our webinars then not to worry, you can find recordings below of the two sessions, from our incredibly inspiring speakers.
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Part 1: Crustaceans Uncovered: Sentience, Science & the Case for Care
​Part 2: Crustaceans Protected: Campaigns, Conservation & Change
Creative crafts and activities
Crustacean Crochet
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Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Crustacean Compassion Day? Try these super-cute crustacean-themed crochet patterns and bring the wonderful world of decapods to life from the comfort of your home!
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Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just picking up a needle for the first time, we've found these lobster and hermit crab patterns which are perfect for all skill levels.
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So grab your yarn, get comfy, and join us in stitching some kindness for our ten-legged friends.
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✨ Follow the links and don't forget to share your crustacean creations with us - we’d love to see them!
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Beautiful Blue Lobster
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We love this beautiful lobster pattern by Spin Yarn Crochet as it's lovely to see the natural blues hues of lobsters being celebrated.
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https://spinayarncrochet.com/blue-lobster-free-crochet-pattern/
Cute Hermit Crab
Cuteness overload with this gorgeous little hermie pattern, by Yarn Worx Studio! We love that you can make removable shells too!
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https://www.yarnworxstudio.com/blog/hermit-crab-crochet-pattern​
Crustacean Colouring
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Keep little hands busy and curious with our free crustacean-themed colouring pages!
From adorable crabs and lobsters to underwater scenes and fun decapod characters, these creative resources are perfect for young ocean lovers. Whether at home or in the classroom, they're a great way to spark conversation about marine life, compassion, and protecting the creatures who call the sea their home.
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✨Visit our Children's Corner to download and print, and please share your colourful creations using with us!
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