MCS' Calum Duncan hands in thousands of pledges supporting MPAs in Scotland to Environment Minister >> More
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the public consultation on 127 Marine Conservation Zones in English seas - which has now closed. Watch this space to see what happens next!
The public consultation on Marine Conservation Zones closes at the end of March. Find out why this is so important for Coleen the Quahog and have your say now. >> More
Almost 2,000 join MCS, BSAC, Sea Life and Fish Fight on the Westminster rally >> More
MCS' march on Westminster gathers pace with support from Fish Fight, BSAC and Sea Life. Get involved now! >> More
On 25th February 2013, MCS is leading a march across Westminster bridge to the Houses of Parliament to show mass support for 127 Marine Conservation Zones in English seas. >> More
Watch our new video showing why England's sea creatures are so desperate for 127 Marine Conservation Zones. Please share it and help it go viral >> Watch now
Public consultation on MCZs is launched today with promise of just 31 zones to be designated in 2013 >>More
MCS part of new report that says marine protection will safeguard range of hidden benefits >> More
MCS commends proposals for five new offshore Special Areas of Conservation. Read More >>
MCS is introducing a range of comedic characters to highlight the serious need for 127 Marine Conservation Zones in English seas. >> More
MCS in Scotland is co-ordinating this exciting joint campaign in support of a network of Scottish Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). >>More
MCS welcomes report that says there is sufficient evidence to justify designation of protected network >>More
MCS releases new statement on why highly protected MCZs are needed. >> More
Welsh Government is consulting right now, and there have been some concerns to clear up about how the document is worded >> More
Over the past 20-30 years there has been increasing evidence of the decline and deterioration of marine wildlife and habitats because of human activities. At the same time, research has shown the positive effects of partially or fully protected marine protected areas. We can reverse the trend and allow our seas a chance to recover. The time to do that is NOW.
Find out how you can take action to protect English, Welsh and Scottish seas.
Sea life around the coast of the British Isles is just as colourful, fascinating and beautiful as that found anywhere else in the world. Our underwater landscapes should be teeming with life and amazingly varied – but not everywhere is like this.
Our seas support everything from valuable fish stocks to delicate jewel-like anemones and giant basking sharks, leatherback turtles and seals. The wealth of our seas lies in their diversity. There is so much to lose, but even more to gain.
