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Strange creature off Paignton

We've been sent this image taken near Paignton. What is it? Bigger than a sealion, reptile-like head, long neck. Join our Facebook debate to try and identify it >> More

Help MCS make Beachwatch 2010 the biggest ever

Beachwatch Big Weekend 2010 takes place in September and MCS hopes more people than ever will clean up >> More

Swift reaction as charity bans balloons

A charity whose balloon entangled a swift in flight has told MCS it won't do any further balloon releases >> More

Jellyfish are blooming lovely

Huge numbers of jellyfish have been spotted off UK coasts. They have no brain, heart or eyes, but MCS want to hear when YOU see them >>More

Leaping sharks launch basking season

Basking sharks as big as buses have been spotted leaping out of the water off UK coasts. Report your sightings here >> More

Return of the Leatherbacks

Massive Leatherback turtles have been spotted in UK waters. Tell MCS when you see a turtle off the coast. Report here >> More

MCS outlines fears for Gulf oil spillage

MCS reveals the damage to wildlife and habitats that could result from continuing Gulf oil spill disaster >> More

Good Beach Guide 2010 out now

MCS Good Beach Guide says water quality is better at more UK beaches than last year, but sewage is still an issue >> More

Support MCS in a Debenhams t-shirt

Brand new organic Mantaray t-shirt now in stock >> More

Trawl fishing damage leaves UK seas depleted

MCS joint study reveals fishing fleet has to work 17 times harder today to catch same amount of fish as in 1880's >> More

Hard to swallow - the real horror of plastic litter

View with caution - shocking footage of a herring gull mistaking a plastic bag for food >> More

MCS blog from Coastal Cleanup meeting in Mexico

Emma from the MCS and Fred are at the ICC conference in Cancun - follow her blog here >> More

UK beaches under a plastic tide

Latest MCS Beachwatch Report reveals plastic litter up 121% since 1994 as political parties take up marine litter challenge >> More

MCS pleased as network of protection announced for UK seas.

Delivery of Marine Protected Areas will be vital in ensuring future of seas and oceans says MCS >> More

MCS disappointed as Porbeagle listing ditched

The Porbeagle protection listing has been overthrown on the last day of the CITES meeting in Doha

Click to book a holiday and boost MCS funds

Book a West Country cottage with Helpful Holidays and increase MCS funds by £10 >> More

Bluefin trade ban rejection is missed opportunity

MCS 'disappointed' after international community rejects ban on commercial trade of bluefin >> More

Seafrance staff ferry away litter in Kent beach clean

SeaFrance staff and local residents clean up Kingsdown beach as part of MCS Beachwatch programme >> More

MCS goes Green to help protect beaches and pets

MCS and The Green Insurance Company team up to help preserve beaches and protect pets >> More

Fate of Endangered Bluefin in the balance

MCS backs calls from Monaco to ban international trade of Bluefin tuna >> More

MCS backs call for World’s Largest Marine Reserve

MCS is part of world wide move to create a huge protected area around the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean >> More

MCS shows Minister Lundy at its best

MCS and Fisheries Minister visit UK's first Marine Conservation Zone >> More

Plastic rubbish gathers in Atlantic

Floating Atlantic dumping ground is result of throw away culture says MCS >> More

Fish food for thought

MCS presents to EU Fisheries Commission to promote sustainable fish farming >> More

Cash boost from Seafrance

Customers of SeaFrance Ferries have raised over £300,000 for MCS >> More

Success for Scottish Marine Bill campaign

Puffins, George Brown New legislation is passed that gives real hope for Scotland’s seas >> More

Your seas, your voice

Kate Humble promotes Your Seas Your Voice Kate Humble supports MCS and our campaign for marine reserves. You can say where the sea needs protecting >> More

Fundraise for MCS

Launch of a brand new fundraising pack. Here's Harvey the seal to guide you through fundraising >> More

Coral Seas Roadshow

Cool Seas Semporna Thousands of primary school children in the Semporna area visited by the MCS Coral Seas Roadshow >> More

Supermarkets must do better

Fish Counter That's the verdict after MCS publishes the results of our detailed survey of retailers >> More

It's time to act!

Marine Act Now! The UK Marine and Coastal Access Act has been given Royal Assent - now is the time to turn the act into action >> More

MCS and Co-op map marine jewels

Miranda Krestovnikoff launches Your Seas Your Voice MCS, together with the Co-operative Group, has identified more than 70 special places that need protecting >> More

PRESS and MEDIA

The UK charity for the protection of our seas, shores and wildlife

Our seas are under immense pressure: too many fish are being taken out, too much rubbish is being thrown in and too little is being done to protect our precious marine wildlife and vital fish stocks.

MCS' vision is for seas rich in wildlife, abundant fish stocks and pollution free beaches and bathing waters – seas that are fit for wildlife to thrive in and for people to enjoy, and seas that will support future generations with abundant resources.

We champion the need for marine wildlife protection, sustainable fisheries and clean seas and beaches.

Our many successes and campaigns to date include the introduction of Marine Acts to better protect our seas and marine life, and influencing sustainable seafood choices by major retailers and consumers through the Good Fish Guide.

We have also brought together thousands of volunteers in Beachwatch to clean our beaches of litter, and campaigned for Marine Reserves Now! to create safe havens for wildlife and fish populations to recover.