Why is this lobster caught in Vendée finally going to be released back into the sea?

Pauline Masotta | 9/21/23

Caught in early September, this lobster was lucky. It's about to be released back into the sea in a no-fishing zone. Here's why.

Caught off the Vendée coast on 1ᵉʳ September 2023 by a boat from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, this original lobster has won over the fishmongers. And for good reason: its "genetic anomaly", which occurs in only one lobster in one to two million, gives it a sublime electric blue. Far from resembling a blue lobster, more commonly known as a Breton lobster, this one has been the target of covetousness. And there's no question of letting it go to waste!

"Live a long, happy and peaceful life".

Spotted near Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-vie, the shellfish fell into the hands of Viviers de Noirmoutier. On Facebook, the fishmongers say they immediately wanted to find a solution to keep it alive. "We did our utmost to acquire this splendid blue lobster (by the way, it's a small female), to avoid it being sold for culinary purposes.We were aware of its rarity (around 1 in 1 to 2 million cases), whose color is the result of a genetic modification".

This lobster, bought for 55 euros, compared with the usual price of 25 euros, can now be released thanks to its rarity. The splendid crustacean will be able to regain its freedom in a no-fishing zone around the Ile d'Yeu, "so that it can live a long, peaceful and happy life", writes the company. Internet users have even given the lobster a name: Azur, Blue and Saphir were the most popular. "Our team, who are watching over her carefully, will celebrate her christening as it should be!" assured Viviers de Noirmoutier.

These news might interest you

News & Events

Awen Franceschi crowned France's Best Apprentice Cook 2024

The final of France's Best Apprentice Cook competition took place this Monday, January 13, 2025 in Lyon. Find out more about the competition and the winner.

Read

News & Events

Paulée des Vins de Loire: an exceptional dinner orchestrated by Alexandre Gauthier

Like every year, the Paulée des Vins de Loire welcomes a renowned chef to concoct its closing dinner. For the 2025 edition, Alexandre Gauthier takes over the kitchen.

Read

Hotels & Bed & Breakfast

Hotel openings not to be missed in 2025

2025 promises to be full of surprises for the French hotel industry. Unexpected concepts, places transformed with character: each new address invites you to rediscover the art of entertaining, in its own way.

Read

News & Events

Les ouvertures de restaurants à ne pas manquer en 2025

2025 promet d’être une année qui ravira vos papilles. Voici six ouvertures de restaurants à suivre de près dans les prochains mois.

Read

News & Events

Agenda 2025 : les grands événements culinaires à ne pas manquer

L’année 2025 sera gourmande ou ne sera pas ! Voici les plus grands événements culinaires à ne pas manquer ces prochains mois partout en France.

Read

News & Events

Taste of Paris: here's why the 2024 edition has been postponed

The Taste of Paris festival is already eagerly awaited in 2024, but a change is likely to disappoint regulars. Date, tickets, exhibitors... We tell you everything you need to know about the next edition of Taste of Paris.

Read