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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Patrick

Noel Edmonds sparks lobster debate after releasing crustaceans into sea

  • Noel Edmonds and his wife Liz Davies released two lobsters into the sea on the Isle of Man .
  • The couple purchased the crustaceans after feeling "uncomfortable" about them being kept in a tank.
  • Edmonds shared a video of the release on Instagram.
  • The act received mixed reactions on social media, with some users praising their actions.
  • However, others criticised their decision, with one person saying: “Lovely sentiment, but from a marine biologist perspective it’s best not to release captive lobster. Disease transfer and genetic mixing are real concerns to native populations.”

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