NEWS
It's all about Turtles this week!
With World Turtle Day on Thursday, we're launching MCS Turtle Week to celebrate these marvellous mariners. >> More
'Fat Sprat' ale supports MCS
Beer producer Adnams launches their summer 'Fat Sprat' ale in support of MCS >> More
Register now: Big Beach Clean-up 2013
This year's Big Beach Clean-up with M&S is taking place between 22nd-28th April. Join the fight against marine litter - find out how you can take part here >> More
Last year`s wet summer was bad news for beaches
MCS publishes latest Good Beach Guide revealing drop in 'Recomended' beaches after summer washout >> More
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
MCS is Ecover Blue Mile charity partner
MCS and Ecover Blue Mile to encourage the nation to get active at sea and enjoy the marine environment >> More
MCS urges communities to ban releases
Balloon and lantern releases on the rise so MCS develops new pack to help communities find alternatives>>More
March for marine protection a huge success
Almost 2,000 join MCS, BSAC, Sea Life and Fish Fight on the Westminster rally >> More
Hundreds in London this morning to join MCS march
Supporters of Marine Conservation Zones are heading to Westminster. Our seas need saving >> More
Have your say on Marine Conservation Zones
If you can't join us for the London rally then take part in the public consultation. Have your say now >> 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
Kayaking and cleaning for MCS funds
Two MCS supporters will be kayaking around the UK whilst their supporter team of two will be beach cleaning >>More
Crucial CFP vote tomorrow (6th Feb)
In less than 24 hours, MEPs will be voting on vital reform to the Common Fisheries Policy. You can help put pressure on MEPs to vote the right way and help stop overfishing >> 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
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
The Fish2Fisch Challenge 2012
A team of MCS supporters set off from Billingsgate Fish Market last week aiming to reach the fish market in Hamburg by bike. It was a bit of an adventure >>More
MCS 'hovers' over lucrative partnership with Isle of Wight travel firm
MCS' new partnership with Isle of Wight Hovertravel company means trip to island will boost funds. >>More
Plastic bag levy in Scotland
The Scottish Government are currently consulting on whether to introduce a plastic bag levy. Take part in the consultation and tell them why this is so important here
Standby for jellyfish swarms
There's been a slow start to jelly spotting season but numbers are increasing as temperatures hot up >> More
Beachwatch goes sub aqua!
Divers and snorkelers will find out just how much litter lies beneath the waves More >>
HRH The Prince of Wales at Bamburgh beach clean
HRH Prince Charles, President of MCS, met with volunteers and staff at a beach clean at Bamburgh Beach in Northumberland yesterday. Check out our photos on Facebook
Search for Sea Champions in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Sea Champions kicked off in Edinburgh and the Lothians with a beach clean-up at South Queensferry, which saw 33 volunteers bag up one of the largest amounts of rubbish ever collected during a beach clean in Scotland. More >>
Beachwatch Big Weekend: 15th-16th September 2012
We are looking for volunteers to join us on the beach for 'Beachwatch Big Weekend' More >>
Belfast Big Beach Clean-up
Join us at Hazelbank on Tuesday 12th June for a beach clean and a BBQ courtesy of M&S.
Register here>>
Big Sea Swim 30th June
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
Debenhams releases new 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
Anglers called on to clean up our coastline
MCS welcomes new initiative from the Angling Trust encouraging anglers to 'Just Take 5'. Either 5 minutes to pick up litter or simply pick up 5 pieces of litter. >> 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
MCS needs aquaculture graduate for research project in our aquaculture programme >> More
Big Beach Clean-up May 11-13th
Register to take part, and get a £5 M&S voucher on the day, as part of our joint Forever Fish campaign >>More
Make your online shop count for MCS
Are you an online shopper at Waitrose? If so, choose MCS as your charity at the checkout & we will receive a donation! >> More
Thank you Appliances Online!
The company that recycles old appliances in an environmentally friendly way donates £150 to MCS >>More
Thank you Maldives Scuba Tours!
Thank you Maldives Scuba Tours for using our Christmas E-card and donating their usual spend to help save our seas. >> More
Untangling Grassholm's gannets
MCS crew helps free gannets and chicks caught up in dangerous plastic >> More
No place for fish and chip wrappers
Our latest clean up of Langland Beach, Gower, near Swansea, has revealed a huge number of polystyrene fast food containers >>More
Plastic bag levy for Wales
Wales is taking the lead as the only country in the UK to ensure retailers charge 5p per carrier bag >> More
MCS staff complete coast to coast challenge
MCS staff and friends have competed the gruelling Coast to Coast Challenge from Whitehaven to Sunderland >>More
MCS in £1million partnership with M&S
MCS celebrates the launch of the latest development in our partnership with M&S, Forever Fish. 21 million customers and 78,000 employees will be encouraged to clean up beaches and promote sustainable seafood. >> More
Painter raises money for MCS through sales of prints
Inspiration from the sea is key to painter Catherine Forshall who is raising money for MCS >> More
Thanks to marathon runners
Four MCS supporters completed the Brighton Marathon in gruelling conditions >> More
Welsh Sea Champions come on board
Over 60 people joined MCS staff at both ends of Wales to hear about the pilot Sea Champions programme >> More
SeaFrance hits half a million for MCS
Customers of Beachwatch lead sponsors, SeaFrance, have raised a staggering £500,000 for MCS >> More
Champion Welsh seas for MCS
Help MCS secure the future of Welsh seas and become a Sea Champion. Find out more at our free Action days >> More
Fundraiser of the Year
From organising beach cleans to sustainable fish lunches - MCS reveals our top fundraiser for 2010 >> More
Make all your online shopping count for MCS
Shop online and fundraise for MCS for free! >> More
Beachwatch Big Weekend
Help clean up the nation's beaches with MCS and the BBC1 "One Show" >> More
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