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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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Sandy Luk, CEO of MCS, has told the heads of the UK’s top ten supermarkets that they must support a comprehensive ‘all in’ Deposit Return Scheme for drinks bottles and cans and warns ministers not to give in to behind-the-scenes lobbying, which could be a death sentence for marine life. Her warning comes as MCS launches its #BottlesforChange campaign.
Over 100 wet wipes were picked up by MCS volunteer beach cleaners from a 100m stretch of Cramond beach near Edinburgh. But one of the most startling finds was a Coca Cola can from 1988 – supporting the Olympics, held that year in Seoul, South Korea.
A network of marine reserves could be rolled out across the high seas to protect wildlife hotspots and save species from extinction says a new report. Protection for 30% of international is a target scientists say is needed to conserve wildlife and tackle climate change.
MCS has created a programme to bring a vital, yet often overlooked and misunderstood part of our coast to life for seven to eleven-year olds. Seaweed is so much more than slippery, slimy, smelly stuff.
The European parliament has approved a new law banning single-use plastic items such as plates, cutlery, straws and cotton buds sticks. Member states must also reach a 90% collection target for plastic bottles by 2029, and plastic bottles will have to contain at least 25% of recycled content by 2025 and 30% by 2030.
Sonar technology used in British military activities is shown to have a clear and sudden impact on beaked whales over 25 miles away from its source.
The BBC’s Blue Planet Live (BBC1 Sunday 24th March 8pm) is an ambitious week of programming looking at all aspects of our oceans and the work being done by scientists worldwide, to secure the future of some of our most iconic marine creatures. We look back at some of the breath-taking highlights of the first programme.
Did you know that one in 11 species in Scotland is at risk of extinction? Environment and conservation are devolved issues and right now the Scottish Government is seeking views on the future of environmental protections in Scotland.
MCS Fisheries Policy Officer, Debbie Crockard, reflects on the choppy waters surrounding the new Fisheries Minister, Robert Goodwill, as the House of Lords attacks unsustainable fishing levels in the EU.
What a week! From Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon posting our inflatable Leatherback Turtle on Instagram, to HRH Prince Charles encouraging everyone to take part in the Great British Beach Clean in a key note address, it was fantastic to see the recognition of MCS and our incredible volunteers at Scotland’s first International Marine Conference.
Fisheries management is never straight forward – particularly for the many mixed fisheries in Wales. But post–Brexit, we should be able to build on what we already have as part of the EU says MCS leads on fisheries and Wales, Sam Stone and Gill Bell.
Present at every stage of their journey, wild fish are facing yet another threat: microplastics and plastic pollution. Read a fascinating blog from Salmon and Trout Conservation.
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) says it’s delighted to welcome celebrity chef, Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL, as the charity’s latest Ocean Ambassador.
The UK’s leading marine charity, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) says it is disappointed that not one single UK fishery has moved off its Good Fish Guide ‘Fish to Avoid’ list in its most recent ratings update.
Wales’ leading marine charity has taken a deposit return machine into the Senedd to give Assembly Members the opportunity to see how a deposit return scheme (DRS) could work.
Penzance-based Frasers Fish and Chips, won the Marine Conservation Society (MCS)-sponsored Good Catch Award.
Dr Chris Tuckett, Director of Programmes at the Marine Conservation Society, comments on the Resources and Waste Strategy announced today by DEFRA.
Team Status Row take on the world’s toughest row to increase awareness of plastic pollution, raising funds for the Marine Conservation Society.
Sandy Luk, CEO of MCS, has told the heads of the UK’s top ten supermarkets that they must support a comprehensive ‘all in’ Deposit Return Scheme for drinks bottles and cans and warns ministers not to give in to behind-the-scenes lobbying, which could be a death sentence for marine life. Her warning comes as MCS launches its #BottlesforChange campaign.
Over 100 wet wipes were picked up by MCS volunteer beach cleaners from a 100m stretch of Cramond beach near Edinburgh. But one of the most startling finds was a Coca Cola can from 1988 – supporting the Olympics, held that year in Seoul, South Korea.
A network of marine reserves could be rolled out across the high seas to protect wildlife hotspots and save species from extinction says a new report. Protection for 30% of international is a target scientists say is needed to conserve wildlife and tackle climate change.
MCS has created a programme to bring a vital, yet often overlooked and misunderstood part of our coast to life for seven to eleven-year olds. Seaweed is so much more than slippery, slimy, smelly stuff.
The European parliament has approved a new law banning single-use plastic items such as plates, cutlery, straws and cotton buds sticks. Member states must also reach a 90% collection target for plastic bottles by 2029, and plastic bottles will have to contain at least 25% of recycled content by 2025 and 30% by 2030.
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