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.
MCS is a leading partner and volunteer trainer in the largest experimental marine citizen science project ever undertaken in the UK: Capturing our Coast
Over 15,000 marine species are found in UK seas
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Did you know that for every load of laundry washed, as many as 700,000 plastic microfibres can flow into our water systems? Across the UK, that means that 9.4 trillion fibres could be released into the environment in one week alone… at least!
While it’s great that we’re all able to start getting back to some kind of normal it’s important to remember that we share these spots with amazing coastal wildlife.
We’re asking for your help to spread the word and encourage everyone enjoying time outdoors this summer to #KeepItClean and take their litter home. Whether you live by the sea or in the heart of a city, we all have a role to play in reducing the volume of litter polluting the natural world.
Last week we were thrilled to see success in our advocacy work on the Fisheries Bill. The House of Lords voted for two vital amendments to the Bill which we believe will make tangible and positive change to the future health of our seas and fisheries.
Our work in the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) will receive a welcome boost following two significant grants from the UK Government’s Darwin Plus initiative. The two projects will work directly with the Governments of the British Virgin Islands and Montserrat, as well as local partner organisations and communities to support the recovery, monitoring and management of turtle populations.
Our annual Plastic Challenge is nearly upon us and is a great way to kick-start or restart a better plastic habit.
Do you know how much plastic you use every week? We tasked supporters to make note of all the plastic they use in a week to show just how much we rely on it in our everyday lives, whether we realise it or not.
Lifestyle blogger and slow living advocate Ghenet Randall tells us about slow fashion and how we can reduce our impact on the environment through our wardrobe choices.
Do you know how much plastic you use every week? We tasked supporters to make note of all the plastic they use in a week to show just how much we rely on it in our everyday lives, whether we realise it or not.
Environmental activist and founder of #EndPeriodPlastic campaign Ella Daish tells us some of her top tips for cutting back on single-use plastic in the bathroom.
Do you know how much plastic you use every week? We tasked supporters to make note of all the plastic they use in a week to show just how much we rely on it in our everyday lives, whether we realise it or not.
Chef, author and sustainability champion Melissa Hemsley tells us some of her top tips for cutting back on plastic in the kitchen.
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 Marine Conservation Society welcomes today’s announcement by the government of the creation of 41 new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs), but warns that proper investment in their management and monitoring must be made if they are to benefit both people and wildlife.
Royal Ballet soloist Fernando Montano is taking a step in a new direction, raising awareness of ocean pollution by staging an event at the Royal Academy of Music in London in July.
Do you know how much plastic you use every week? We tasked supporters to make note of all the plastic they use in a week to show just how much we rely on it in our everyday lives, whether we realise it or not.
Lifestyle blogger and slow living advocate Ghenet Randall tells us about slow fashion and how we can reduce our impact on the environment through our wardrobe choices.
Did you know that for every load of laundry washed, as many as 700,000 plastic microfibres can flow into our water systems? Across the UK, that means that 9.4 trillion fibres could be released into the environment in one week alone… at least!
Do you know how much plastic you use every week? We tasked supporters to make note of all the plastic they use in a week to show just how much we rely on it in our everyday lives, whether we realise it or not.
While it’s great that we’re all able to start getting back to some kind of normal it’s important to remember that we share these spots with amazing coastal wildlife.
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