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.
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Two thirds of European fish stocks are either overfished or in a ‘poor state’
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The next episode of Oceancast, our podcast, is out tomorrow. Here’s what to look forward to…
Today sees the launch of the latest update to our Good Fish Guide sustainable seafood ratings. The update sees a number of new ratings being added to the list, representing even more of the seafood that is caught, farmed and eaten in the UK.
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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…
Local conservationists celebrate success as government signs off laws to expand protected zones.
Written by Gareth Cunningham, Head of Fisheries and Aquaculture
We knew that the recent film, Seaspiracy, would raise questions about our ocean and how to protect it. That’s why we prompted you to ask us questions – and promised answers. I’ll be back later this week with more specific answers to individuals’ questions, but for now wanted to say the below.
We’re facing a nature and climate emergency and we need your help to save our seas from pollution, mismanagement and overfishing. No matter where you live in the UK, there are plenty of ways that you can help.
We all wear clothes which means we have the power to stop microfibres getting into the ocean, just by doing some simple things at home.
With just two months to go until the Senedd’s election, we’re calling for Welsh ocean enthusiasts to speak up for our seas this World Wildlife Day (March 3)
Whether your children are learning at home, or you’re looking for some after school fun, we are joining forces with Common Seas throughout March to inspire a new wave of young sea champions.
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.
The next episode of Oceancast, our podcast, is out tomorrow. Here’s what to look forward to…
Local conservationists celebrate success as government signs off laws to expand protected zones.
Written by Gareth Cunningham, Head of Fisheries and Aquaculture
We knew that the recent film, Seaspiracy, would raise questions about our ocean and how to protect it. That’s why we prompted you to ask us questions – and promised answers. I’ll be back later this week with more specific answers to individuals’ questions, but for now wanted to say the below.
We’re facing a nature and climate emergency and we need your help to save our seas from pollution, mismanagement and overfishing. No matter where you live in the UK, there are plenty of ways that you can help.
We all wear clothes which means we have the power to stop microfibres getting into the ocean, just by doing some simple things at home.
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