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Where we work

For almost 40 years the Marine Conservation Society has been working around the UK for cleaner, better protected and healthier seas.

Holkham Beach Norfolk Phil Hearing

Our focus in England

Huge tidal ranges, amazing beaches, hidden bays and rock pools can be found from the north to the southernmost tip of England. These waters are home to incredible species and habitats and we are working hard to protect them.
Sunset at Dunraven Bay Wales Helen Hotson

Our focus in Wales

With one of the largest tidal ranges in the world, Wales’ marine wildlife is more diverse than most. Almost half of the seas around Wales are marine protected areas - recognising the amazing species and habitats.
Grass and sand dunes at Mawddach Estuary Fairbourne Wales Andrew Chrisholm

Ein ffocws yng Nghymru

Am fod gennym un o'r amrediadau llanw mwyaf yn y byd, mae bywyd gwyllt morol Cymru’n fwy amrywiol na'r mwyafrif. Mae bron i hanner y moroedd o amgylch Cymru’n ardaloedd morol gwarchodedig - gan gydnabod y rhywogaethau a'r cynefinoedd anhygoel sydd yma.
Sula Sgeir Reef Scotland Coral Seaweed Kirsty Andrews

Our focus in Scotland

Scotland has 62% of the UK’s seas. They’re home to basking sharks, seabird colonies and 24 species of whale and dolphin. There are maerl, seagrass, flameshell and horsemussel beds, coldwater coral reefs and rock reefs covered in soft coral.
Mediterranean gulls flying in the sky with a barrel jellyfish underwater Costa Brava Spain Damsea

Our work in UK overseas territories

For over 20 years, we’ve been working in the Caribbean UK Overseas Territories of Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Montserrat and Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI).