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MCS at Holyrood to hand in marine pledges
MCS' Calum Duncan hands in thousands of pledges supporting MPAs in Scotland to Environment Minister >> More
English consultation now closed
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!
12 days left to save English seas
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
March for marine protection a huge success
Almost 2,000 join MCS, BSAC, Sea Life and Fish Fight on the Westminster rally >> More
Fish Fighting Hugh to front MCS march on Westminster
MCS' march on Westminster gathers pace with support from Fish Fight, BSAC and Sea Life. Get involved now! >> More
Join our Westminster rally
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
Sea creatures sing for their survival
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
Government shows lack of ambition with latest MCZ announcement
Public consultation on MCZs is launched today with promise of just 31 zones to be designated in 2013 >>More
Scottish MPA network worth £10 billion
MCS part of new report that says marine protection will safeguard range of hidden benefits >> More
Plans for EU's largest marine protected area
MCS commends proposals for five new offshore Special Areas of Conservation. Read More >>
Meet Kat Skater, the 'not so common' skate
MCS is introducing a range of comedic characters to highlight the serious need for 127 Marine Conservation Zones in English seas. >> More
Save Scottish Seas
MCS in Scotland is co-ordinating this exciting joint campaign in support of a network of Scottish Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). >>More
Evidence opens door for MCZ designation
MCS welcomes report that says there is sufficient evidence to justify designation of protected network >>More
FAQs on why MCS supports highly protected MCZs
MCS releases new statement on why highly protected MCZs are needed. >> More
What MCZs mean for Wales
Welsh Government is consulting right now, and there have been some concerns to clear up about how the document is worded >> More