The Marine Conservation Society is the UK’s leading marine charity. We work to ensure our seas are healthy, pollution free and protected.
Our seas are under immense pressure: too many fish are being taken out, too much rubbish is being thrown in and too little is being done to protect our precious wildlife. Our vision is for seas full of life where nature flourishes and people thrive.
Over 1,000 marine wildlife sightings were reported to MCS last year
To the shelf limits, Scotland has 61% of UK waters, of which 23% are now in existing or new ‘marine protected areas’
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Buying ‘green’ products can be quite the minefield, especially if you pay extra for one that’s environmentally-friendly or sustainable… you want to know its money well spent!
When English rivers were recently tested the results were horrific: not one was free from chemical pollution. This sadly backed up our own research that persistent chemicals have to be better regulated – because we all know where the rivers end up
Late last year we surveyed the UK’s high street retailers to find out how they’re performing when it comes to testing, labelling and removing plastic from their own brand wet wipes and sanitary products. The results are in, and we found that most retailers are falling behind on all counts…
People across the world have spoken up about their concern for climate change in a recent UN Global Climate Poll and the loudest voices have come from young people.
The government’s flagship Environment Bill will be delayed by at least six months, marking its third delay since 2018, and putting a new system for laws and ambitious targets for nature on hold.
You’ve seen the report, but now what? We’re asking for your help in raising awareness of the importance of our seabed.
Join us on Mon 1st March for World Seagrass Day. We’ll be sharing all about the marvellous marine meadow habitats we have around the UK coast and explaining what we’re doing to help restore and protect them.
When it comes to decision making on environmental issues, ocean recovery hasn’t always made the cut. But there is reason for hope and Parliamentarians can really help to bring issues to the forefront and make ocean recovery happen.
This World Wetland’s Day we’re celebrating one of the most powerful wetland habitats on this planet - seagrass! Seagrass is a flowering plant that lives underwater around the UK’s coast in shallow, sheltered areas.
We’ve decided to flip ‘Blue Monday’ on its head and bring the #OceanIndoors for some much-needed Ocean Optimism this January. So, whether you’re after a calming dose of the big blue, some new recipes to try, a book to get lost in or new ways of entertaining little ones, read on.
The Christmas tree doesn’t have to be the only thing that’s green in your household this Christmas. As well as ditching the plastic straw with your Christmas cocktail, or using recycled paper to wrap presents, choosing sustainably sourced seafood can make for a truly ocean conscious Christmas. Here are five festive fish that are green-rated on the Good Fish Guide to add to your menu this Christmas.
As the festive period comes around again, we wanted to share some tips on how to avoid unnecessary plastic waste and instead how to help our oceans and beaches this Christmas time.
The charity’s report finds bottom trawling continues in UK’s protected seas
As jellyfish season is well and truly upon us, you’re likely to see more jellyfish around UK shores. The Marine Conservation Society is once again calling on beachgoers to report jellyfish sightings on the charity’s website as part of its national Jellyfish Survey.
Marine charity is calling on the UK government to include a requirement for cameras in the new Fisheries Bill
The Marine Conservation Society is seeking public’s support to safeguard seagrass and fight ocean warming
The UK’s leading marine charity, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), is looking for thousands of volunteers to clean up the nation’s beaches during this year’s Great British Beach Clean event (20th -23rd September).
MCS welcomes the Environment Secretary’s decision to launch an independent review to consider whether Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) would add further protections to the seas around England and Northern Ireland.
Join us on Mon 1st March for World Seagrass Day. We’ll be sharing all about the marvellous marine meadow habitats we have around the UK coast and explaining what we’re doing to help restore and protect them.
Buying ‘green’ products can be quite the minefield, especially if you pay extra for one that’s environmentally-friendly or sustainable… you want to know its money well spent!
When English rivers were recently tested the results were horrific: not one was free from chemical pollution. This sadly backed up our own research that persistent chemicals have to be better regulated – because we all know where the rivers end up
Late last year we surveyed the UK’s high street retailers to find out how they’re performing when it comes to testing, labelling and removing plastic from their own brand wet wipes and sanitary products. The results are in, and we found that most retailers are falling behind on all counts…
When it comes to decision making on environmental issues, ocean recovery hasn’t always made the cut. But there is reason for hope and Parliamentarians can really help to bring issues to the forefront and make ocean recovery happen.
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