one in three beaches poses health risk for bathers
13th november 2008:The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) reports that more than one in three of Britain’s beaches now poses a health risk for bathers because of water pollution >> read more

your seas, your voice
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prime minister commits to marine bill on mcs's 25th birthday
5th november, 2008: Prime Minister Gordon Brown has today confirmed that the Government is preparing the long-awaited "Marine Bill" for introduction early in the fourth Session of Parliament - possibly within a matter of weeks >> read more

mcs launches silent seas report
13th October 2008: mcs launches its silent seas report outlining the problems faced by the seas today and the possibility of 'silent seas' if changes are not made to our current treatment of the seas and oceans. >> read more

silver jubilee 2008
MCS is celebrating our relationship with our seas and beaches - please help us to create a lasting testimony by sharing your memories, and perhaps a favourite photo at the beach in our Sea&Me Gallery >> read more

vacancy
Communications Officer, New Media: MCS is looking to enhance and enliven our online presence - this exciting new post will take advantage of the opportunities afforded by the many forms of “new media”. >> read more

great news for special site
22nd september 2008: MCS welcomes today's announcement by Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment Richard Lochhead that a ‘No-Take’ zone is to be established in Lamlash Bay, Isle of Arran. To help underpin their successful proposal, Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) divers sought Seasearch training from MCS in Scotland to enable them to describe the important seabeds, including maerl, found in Lamlash Bay. >> read more

call for action to protect sea life from plastic litter
11th september 2008: The Prince of Wales has expressed his deep concern for the threat posed to marine life from increasing levels of plastic litter at sea and on the shore. At a reception to celebrate the Marine Conservation Society’s 25th Anniversary His Royal Highness, President of the Society, highlighted plastic litter as one of the key threats to marine life in the 21st Century. The MCS role in tackling litter was commended by The Prince, highlighting the difference that thousands of volunteers were making through the annual MCS Beachwatch event which takes place on September 20th and 21st. >> full speech >> press release

get sustainable fish on your plate
4th september 2008: You can get the advice YOU need for buying fish from sustainable sources, with the latest advice from MCS published today at fishonline.org. >> read more