Marine Conservation Society

Take part in the Ecover Blue Mile!

MCS and Ecover Blue Mile to encourage the nation to get active at sea and enjoy the marine environment >> More  

Go BLUE to help save our blue planet!

Celebrate BLUE week with us on our MCS Facebook page as we build up to World Oceans Day on Saturday. And find out how to get active by becoming a Blue Miler.

'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

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       

Hundreds in London this morning to join MCS march

Supporters of Marine Conservation Zones are heading to Westminster. Our seas need saving >> 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

Youngsters go for gold in sports kit made from recycled bottles

Visit by Marine Conservation Society inspires Brighton pupils to save bottle tops in return for sports tops. 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

Tribute to Bernard Eaton

MCS founder and vice president, Bernard Eaton, passed away recently. He was a genuine pioneer for protection of our seas and sea life. >> 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

Making a splash in Plymouth

MCS is taking part in various marine events around the city of Plymouth this week (8th-18th Sept) >>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 

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

Big Sea Swim

Congratulations Big Sea Swimmers! See the results and photos from the day here

Stop floundering and show some teeth MCS tells Rio ministers

MCS urges amends to draft text to make 3 key commitments rather than empty promises >>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 >>

Beachwatch Big Weekend: 15th-16th September 2012

We are looking for volunteers to join us on the beach for 'Beachwatch Big Weekend'  More >>

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

Plastic debris on the increase in Pacific

Recent research shows 100 fold increase in plastic litter floating in Pacific waters over the past 40 years. >> More

Call to cut marine litter by half

MCS and partners call on European countries to set a 50% litter reduction target when EU states finalise plans for 2020 >> 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

Plastic wrapped poo is threat to beach cleanliness

The MCS Beachwatch Big Weekend Report launched today reveals a rise in poop scoop bags on beaches >> 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

Thank you Appliances Online!

The company that recycles old appliances in an environmentally friendly way donates £150 to MCS >>More 

Thousands of school children get a cool seas visit

Children from many parts of the UK have been up close with sea creatures without getting wet, thanks to MCS >>More

Untangling Grassholm's gannets

MCS crew helps free gannets and chicks caught up in dangerous plastic >> 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

Fish fight continues...

New instalment of the Fish Fight broadcast Monday evening, 9pm  >> More

Thanks to marathon runners

Four MCS supporters completed the Brighton Marathon in gruelling conditions >> More

Best Green Marine Campaign

MCS wins at the Coast Awards 2011 for our beach litter work >> More

AGM gives audience food for thought

Rupert 'End of the Line' Murray creates a stir with unseen footage and support for marine protection >> More    

MCS welcomes Isle of Man zones

MCS welcomes new zones agreed by fishermen to protect scallops and other wildlife >> More

Monster win for nine Kent schools

Over 1,500 Kent youngsters will discover the secrets of the seas thanks to SeaFrance and MCS >> 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

Beachwatch Big Weekend

Help clean up the nation's beaches with MCS and the BBC1 "One Show" >> More

MCS wins landmark ruling

The UN judges the UK Government to be denying British citizens fair access to the courts in cases about the environment. >> More

And they're off...

The Enduro Challenge 2010 has begun, a gruelling race from London to Paris. The Deutsche Bank team is racing for MCS please give generously >> More 

Election 2010 - party pledges on marine matters

The election is over, but all party plans for a sea change remain as key as ever - hear what the three largest parties have to say >> More   

Scarier than Jaws Event

Unseen out-takes and extended clips from End of the Line film as MCS hosts an evening with director Rupert Murray >>More

MCS shows Minister Lundy at its best

MCS and Fisheries Minister visit UK's first Marine Conservation Zone >> More

Success for Scottish Marine Bill campaign

New legislation is passed that gives real hope for Scotland’s seas >> More

It's time to act!

The UK Marine and Coastal Access Act has been given Royal Assent - now is the time to turn the act into action >> More

Cool Seas Roadshow, 100,000 and counting...

That's how many schoolchildren Andy Starbuck and the MCS Cool Seas Roadshow have reached since September 2006, visiting primary schools in the UK (and sometimes abroad) to deliver an education on marine wildlife and the million and one reasons why it deserves to be protected.