Marine Conservation Society: UK Charity protecting our seas, shores and wildlife

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Debenhams releases organic t-shirts with all profits coming straight to MCS!

Debenhams is supporting MCS through their partnership with clothing brand ‘Mantaray’. Take a look at Kate Humble and Monty Halls modelling their new t-shirts >> More

Plastic debris on the increase in Pacific

Recent research shows 100 fold increase in plastic litter floating in Pacific waters over the past 40 years. >> More

Excellent bathing beaches at all time high

News Item image The MCS Good Beach Guide 2012 is out today and recommends the highest number of beaches in 25 years >> More

Protected sites for Wales?

News Item image A public consultation on new marine sites has just begun, and you can have your say >> More

Call to cut marine litter by half

News Item image MCS and partners call on European countries to set a 50% litter reduction target when EU states finalise plans for 2020 >> More

Big Sea Swim 30th June

News Item image Experience a wild swim in the wonderful waters off Eastbourne and join MCS for our first ever Big Sea Swim on Saturday 30th June. >> More

Spring clean volunteers needed to spruce up Langland beach!

News Item image Spend a morning on a beach activity that doesn’t cost the earth but is priceless for the state of Langland Beach on the Gower. >> More

Become a Sea Champion

Find out how you can help protect our seas as part of our new volunteering scheme, funded by M&S. >> More

Student Aquaculture Research Project

News Item image MCS needs aquaculture graduate for research project in our aquaculture programme >> More

Biodiversity threatened by European Law?

News Item image UK Government publish report on Habitats and Wild Birds Directive Implementation Review. The Marine Conservation Society feels that the report undermines the principles of sustainability >>More

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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 give better protection to 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.