Crustacean Compassion

We are Crustacean Compassion – the leading UK animal welfare organisation campaigning for better legal protection and humane treatment of crabs, lobsters and other decapod crustaceans.

Despite overwhelming scientific evidence that these fragile animals are capable of experiencing pain, they are still subjected to cruel practices such as being boiled alive, torn apart alive or even sent live in the post.

Our mission is to promote and lead the ethical and humane treatment of decapod crustaceans through public education, political advocacy, and industry engagement

to build a world where people treat them and their environment

with compassion, kindness, and respect.

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2025
Calendar

Our specially commissioned 2025 calendar ‘Think outside the shell’ is now available. This is a beautiful collection of art designs, show cases the beauty of decapod crustaceans, from our talented supporters across the globe.

We have a limited number to share, so you can get your copy now, for a suggested donation of £10 (to cover costs within the UK), or £20 (to post overseas).

Click the button below and comment 'calendar' in the donation form and we will get one sent your way.

Get your copy

We appreciate all donations, so any amount given in December, big or small, will be entered into a draw to win a copy of our calendar.

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