NEWS
State of Nature report reveals shocking species decline
UK nature is in trouble says groundbreaking report from leading conservation groups including MCS >>More
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
MCS at Holyrood to hand in marine pledges
MCS' Calum Duncan hands in thousands of pledges supporting MPAs in Scotland to Environment Minister >>More
MCS supports letter to PM
MCS has signed an open letter to David Cameron from Professor Callum Roberts and 86 other experts>>More
MCS agrees with MP's report on MCZs
Science and Technology Committee has published it's report on MCZs, accusing Minister of slow progress >> More
Break the Bag Habit group demands English charge
As 5p carrier bag charge comes into force in Northern Ireland, NGO group, including MCS, demands English action >> 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
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
Historic day for Common Fisheries Policy
MEPs made history today by voting to reverse decades of overfishing by the EU and by setting ambitious targets for the restoration of fish stocks by 2020. >> 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
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
Seasearch part of national award
A project that carried out Seasearch dives in a previously unsurveyed area wins prestigious award >>More
Government failing in its ambition to be 'greenest ever'
That's the public's view from a survey organised by Wildlife and Countryside Link >> 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
Plans for EU's largest marine protected area
MCS commends proposals for five new offshore Special Areas of Conservation. Read More >>
Maldives reefs in recovery
Some Maldives reefs have recovered well from a major bleaching event in 1998, surveys find >> More
Stinging Portuguese Man of War wash up on UK shores
Sightings in Cornwall, Pembrokeshire and Northern Ireland could herald arrival of more creatures on Atlantic currents >>More
New Minister at Defra
Owen Paterson MP is a new face as environment minister in today's cabinet reshuffle. >>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
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
MCS says HPMCZ selection process in Wales is flawed
The 'top down' process has failed to win over the very people who will benefit from 'no take' protection >> More
Basking shark numbers in UK waters could be rising
New study using MCS data reveals increase in sightings over last twenty years following better protection >>More
Evidence opens doors for MCZ designation
MCS welcomes report that says there is sufficient evidence to justify designation of protected network >>More
Hang on to your tackle in Pembrokeshire
New MCS angling litter campaign launched at Pembrokeshire Fish Week as bins installed at hotspots>>More
Crawfish sightings are evidence that protection works
MCS Seasearch divers have seen crawfish and sea fan recovery in England's only no take zone >>More
Fisheries Ministers agree to discard ban
Discard ban is a step in the right direction but MCS is concerned that the language and timeframe are not clearly defined. More radical reform is needed. More >>
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 >>
Tracking Gilbert
Gilbert is on the move! Track Gilbert the young turtle from his teenage feeding grounds to, well, who knows? You can follow his journey on our tracking pages>>
Protected sites for Wales?
A public consultation on new marine sites has just begun, and you can have your say >> More
Student Aquaculture Research Project
MCS needs aquaculture graduate for research project in our aquaculture programme >> More
Biodiversity threatened by European Law?
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
Sign up for balloon and lantern ban in Wales
MCS, Keep Wales Tidy, Eco-Schools and Cardiff Council urge ban as petition launched on Assembly website >>More
MCS calms fears over Barra protection
Support for Sound of Barra as Special Area of Conservation will not result in 'no take' but will protect maerl beds >>More
Votes close for Welsh marine protection today
We are closing the voting for our recommended marine protected sites in Wales today. Vote now! >>More
MCS calls for ban on Chinese lanterns
MCS is urging UK authorities to follow Spain's lead and ban the sale of environmentally damaging sky lanterns >>More
Tiny loggerhead washes up in Cornwall
A small dead loggerhead turtle is the first Cornish turtle record of 2012 >> More
Rare turtles found on South Wales beach
Glamorgan beach is final resting place for critically endangered marine turtles more at home in Gulf of Mexico >>More
Washed up turtles
Rare turtles found on UK wintry beaches, MCS urges beach walkers to look out for turtles over the festive period >> 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
MCS calms fears of St Mawes sailors
MCS has met with Cornish sailors to discuss Falmouth port development and impact on maerl beds >>More
Tracking Turtles in the TCI
Track sea turtles in the Turks and Caicos Islands, as featured on BBC Midlands Today. Click here for details >> More
Autumn statement rides rough shod over conservation
MCS angry as Chancellor says
Alarming new CSO figures
New information reveals the full extent of the problem of discharges of raw sewage to the environment. >>More
MCS calls for Welsh seas to be high on political agenda
MCS is among green groups demanding more resources to protect Welsh seas >> More
Mauve stingers reported in Cornwall
Not lethal but with a nasty sting, spotted at Kennack Sands. First reports to us since '09. Report your sightings >> here
MCS booklet will inspire Maldives youngsters
MCS Coral Reefs Officer rewrites a colouring classic for Madlivian conservationists of the future >>More
Lazy boys and busy girls
Our Turks and Caicos Island tagged turtle boys and girls are sending back interesting information >> More
Untangling Grassholm's gannets
MCS crew helps free gannets and chicks caught up in dangerous plastic >> More
Be a turtle friendly tourist
Follow the MCS advice and ensure your faraway beach holiday won't have a negative impact on marine turtles >>More
Seasearch divers spot prawn and blenny spreading west
Divers have recorded two speciesof prawn and blenny in Devon and Cornwall for the first time >> More
Portugese Man o War washed up in Cornwall
Only the third reported sighting to MCS of one of these powerful stingers this year >> More
Seasearch discovers new sponge species off Norfolk
MCS Seasearch divers find encrusting sponge which adopts the shape of it's host >>More
MCS team returns from World Conference on Marine Biodiversity
They return with the message that the incredible research in the field must be used as a basis for change and improvement. >> 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
Proposed Marine Conservation Zones announced
We welcome the announcement of 127 potential Marine Conservation Zones around England's coast. >> More
Seasearch divers make huge find in the Orkney Isles
Divers have found a rare fan mussel in Scapa Flow which is double the size of any other British sea shells >> More
Hairy crabs and rampant limpets invade UK shores
Help spot non-native marine immigrants competing for space with our indigenous species >>More
MCS questions deepwater drilling after North Sea leak
MCS welcomes natural dispersal of leak off Aberdeen but says situation calls into question continued licensing >> More
Leatherback turtles arrive in UK waters
Whilst leatherback turtle populations face extinction in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, many nesting populations in the Atlantic appear to be increasing. >> More
UK seas like jellyfish soup as huge blooms appear
Warmer waters mean jellyfish numbers are on the rise. Jellies indicate the state of our seas and we need spotters around the UK >> More
Marine reserves documentary
BBC's Chris Packham talks about nature conservation in the sea in a special documentary >> 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
Moon jellyfish descend on Scottish power plant
MCS reveal the secret lives of jellyfish as bloom forces closure of the Torness nuclear power station in Scotland >>More
Dive into Clyde Marine Week with MCS
We're celebrating the amazing Firth of Clyde this summer with a week long festival of events on Scotland's west coast >>More
MCS and Prince of Wales at Selfridges 'Project Ocean' launch
MCS at the launch of Selfridges “Project Ocean” along with Prince of Wales. Selfridges change seafood policy and use MCS advice to produce buyers guide.
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MCS welcomes first UK Marine Policy Statement
Policy includes conservation commitments but it's unclear how they will be met >> 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
Conference will tackle marine biodiversity issues
MCS will lead sessions at the World Conference on Marine Biodiverstiy but it's not too late for abstract submission>> 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
The Sea and Me - a special relationship
We know you love the sea and have great memories of your time by it and in it. Share your best times here >> More
Take a walk on the wild side
Make a move this festive period and discover a winter wonderland on the sea shore >> More
Thousands vote for marine protection!
Our Your Seas Your Voice project has now received over 15,000 votes! Every vote counts! >> More
MCS on a TCI turtle mission
Turks and Caicos Island Turtle Project does vital fieldwork to help turtle stragglers >> More
MCS welcomes Isle of Man zones
MCS welcomes new zones agreed by fishermen to protect scallops and other wildlife >> More
Treasures in our oceans
Census of Marine Life finds thousands of new species, many more remain undiscovered. The fabric of life in our seas remains largely unprotected >> More
MCS tops 10,000 votes for marine protection
Your Seas Your Voice website has hit 10,000 votes in less than a year. Tell us where you want to see protected now! >> More
MCS trains divers in Maldives eco-resort
MCS is training divers to help monitor the health of reefs in the Maldives at new and existing survey sites >> More
MCS welcomes new UK MPA's
MCS says 15 new Marine Protected Area's are good news but Government must not lose sight of wider network >> More
Strange creature off Paignton
We've been sent this image taken near Paignton. What is it? Bigger than a sealion, reptile-like head, long neck. Join our Facebook debate to try and identify it >> More
Jellyfish are blooming lovely
Huge numbers of jellyfish have been spotted off UK coasts. They have no brain, heart or eyes, but MCS want to hear when YOU see them >>More
MCS and the Co-op visit Lundy
MCS has joined Co-op members on a visit to Lundy Island to see a marine reserve in action >> More
MCS seeks extra protection for Sark seas
MCS has visited Sark in the Chanel Islands to explain how Marine Reserves could make well managed waters even better >> More
Return of the Leatherbacks
Massive Leatherback turtles have been spotted in UK waters. Tell MCS when you see a turtle off the coast. Report here >> More
MCS meets conservation zone reps
MCS talks to it's Marine Conservation Zone representatives as the protected area votes continue to pour in >> More
MCS welcomes Chagos protection
MCS 'thrilled' as the biggest marine reserve on the planet is created in middle of Indian Ocean >> More
MCS welcomes new marine management body
MMO must live up to expectations says MCS senior policy officer >>More
MCS pleased as network of protection announced for UK seas.
Delivery of Marine Protected Areas will be vital in ensuring future of seas and oceans says MCS >> More
MCS alerts North Wales to coastal concerns
MCS tells audience in Rhyl how ‘Your Seas Your Voice’ votes are vital for the future of our seas >> More
MCS backs call for World's Largest Marine Reserve
MCS is part of world wide move to create a huge protected area around the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean >> More
Coral Seas Roadshow
Thousands of primary school children in the Semporna area visited by the MCS Coral Seas Roadshow >> More
MCS and Co-op map marine jewels
MCS, together with the Co-operative Group, has identified more than 70 special places that need protecting >> More
look out for jellyfish!
Portuguese Man-o'-Wars reported to MCS from South Cornwall and Devon 28th July 2009 - read the BBC News report. These creatures, and their jellyfish cousins, can be reported to MCS - click here to download our guide.
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