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.
Litter has increased by 135% since 1994, with plastics increasing by a staggering 180%
Around 40% of UK beach litter can be directly sourced to the public
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Today, the UK’s landmark post-Brexit fisheries legislation has become law and a better future for our seas remains beyond the horizon.
It’s not long now until our first ever online AGM and Conference and we want to make sure you don’t miss out - time to look out for your joining details
Thanks to Zero Waste Scotland, dedicated volunteers across Scotland received a much-needed helping hand. Find out more about their beach cleaning efforts.
Find out this results of this year’s Great British Beach Clean (18-25th September 2020)
How well do you know your jellies? We’ve rounded up seven jellyfish you could spot on UK shores…
Do you want to make a huge difference to the amount of plastic we throw away each year? Then read on. The Scottish Government is asking if you think single-use plastic items like cutlery, stirrers, and cups should be banned in Scotland.
We’ve signed the Power of Youth Charter and committed to amplifying the voices of young people. Learn more about the Charter and what we’re doing.
The pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives, and this includes our important marine conservation work. We’re finding new ways to adapt and adjust to the challenging situation.
In a newly released Chemicals Strategy the EU Commission is set to ban all PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ from non-essential use. Will this pave the wave for the UK government to follow suit?
We’ve got lots on offer over the coming months to help young people learn about our ocean, wherever they are learning at the moment. If you’re a teacher, group leader or home educator, read on for a roundup of resources and news from our Education Team.
So, you’ve signed the petition, but now what? The road from petition to legislation isn’t always simple, but Dr Laura Foster, our Head of Clean Seas, lifts the lid on how your signature brings about change.
As the Fisheries Bill makes it’s way through Parliament, our Fisheries Policy Advocate Clara Johnston tells us why the government can’t pass up on this golden opportunity to fix our fisheries for a sustainable future.
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 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.
Today, the UK’s landmark post-Brexit fisheries legislation has become law and a better future for our seas remains beyond the horizon.
We’ve signed the Power of Youth Charter and committed to amplifying the voices of young people. Learn more about the Charter and what we’re doing.
It’s not long now until our first ever online AGM and Conference and we want to make sure you don’t miss out - time to look out for your joining details
Thanks to Zero Waste Scotland, dedicated volunteers across Scotland received a much-needed helping hand. Find out more about their beach cleaning efforts.
The pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives, and this includes our important marine conservation work. We’re finding new ways to adapt and adjust to the challenging situation.
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