We're the Marine Conservation Society, an environmental charity run by and for sea lovers. We're working toward a cleaner, better protected, healthier ocean: one we can all enjoy. Will you help us?
Interview: The protection and recovery of Lamlash Bay
Following Ocean with David Attenborough, we spoke with Don MacNeish and Howard Wood about Lamlash Bay No-Take Zone, Arran. The pair co-founded the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) and secured protections for the area in 2008.
Our week at the UN Ocean Conference
We were at the United Nations Conference in Nice speaking up for UK seas. Find out what happened with our day by day breakdown.
Check out the impact we had last year
Ocean recovery is happening. We can see it and we can measure it. Find out all the work we have done for a better protected, cleaner and healthier ocean, underpinned by an engaged community of support.
How you can help save the ocean
Whether you live inland or by the coast, there are lots of ways you can become a champion for our seas.
80
%
drop in plastic bags found on UK beaches since 5p charge was introduced
81
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for every £1 donated is used for our charitable activities
16,595
volunteers donating their time
