Latest ocean news
Our CEO's view on Defra's Nature Recovery Green Paper
Last week, Defra – the Government department responsible for the environment, food and rural affairs – released its long awaited Nature Recovery Green Paper. The paper has proposed a complete overhaul of many of the current systems in place for managing our natural spaces, including the ocean.
How to buy the Big Five: Cod, haddock, salmon, tuna and prawns
Ideally, we should eat a wider variety of sustainably caught and farmed fish, but if you're keen to stick with the familiar – or nothing else is available – here's what you need to know.
11 amazing images of the UK's underwater world
We've gathered a selection of incredible ocean photography to celebrate life in the UK’s seas.
The toxic legacy of PFAS 'forever chemicals'
Our Chemical Pollution Specialist, Francesca gives us the low-down on PFAS 'forever chemicals', how they're effecting our marine wildlife and what needs to change.
For climate, nature and people: We need action on Marine unProtected Areas
England's offshore Marine Protected Areas continue to be exploited by fishing methods damaging already fragile seabed habitats. Last year, supposedly a 'Marine Super Year', saw the UK Government's promises broken as the ocean suffered the consequences. While fishing is permitted to continue in these protected seas, the ocean's power to buffer the effects of the climate crisis is reduced. Show your support for a ban on damaging fishing in England's vital offshore Marine Protected Areas to help protect the seabed and combat the climate crisis.
Buying or cooking seafood? The Good Fish Guide is here to help
Don’t know where to start when buying or cooking seafood? The Good Fish Guide is here to help! We want to make sure sustainable options take centre stage when you’re next shopping, cooking or dining.
Putting a stop to sewage pollution on Scottish beaches
We're supporting Scottish Water’s new campaign, Nature Calls, to ban plastic wet wipes and prevent misflushed items reaching Scotland's seas and shores.
Connecting Scottish schools to the ocean
Young people across Scotland have been taking part in a new marine-themed education experience.
Help us wipe out plastic in wet wipes
We want to see plastic wet wipes banned. Join our call for action now.
Calling all secondary students - Learn to dive on the Cornish coast
Dive Project Cornwall is giving 20 students from 20 secondary schools across the UK the chance to discover the ocean on our doorstep like never before.
Resolutions for an ocean-friendly 2022
Concern for the climate crisis and the health of the planet are at an all-time high, so why not opt for an ocean-friendly resolution for 2022 to play your part?
Our year in review: 2021
It's been another busy and challenging year for our ocean and all of you who support us to help protect it, so we thought we would raise our glasses to ocean optimism and celebrate some of our favourite stories and successes from 2021!
Sad stranded turtles are a sign of conservation success!
It's hard not to feel sad at the sight of a young tropical turtle washing up on a freezing British beach. But these increasingly frequent UK sightings could actually be a sign of their recovery.
Scotland’s seas can’t afford any more broken promises
Our Scotland team are calling for big producers to step up and play their part to deliver the promised Scottish Deposit Return Scheme for bottles and cans after hearing the Circular Economy Minster announce another delay to the start of the scheme.
Simple tips for an ocean-friendly festive season
Whether going plastic-free, joining a beach clean or getting out and braving a wild swim, there’s plenty of ways to get involved.
Sustainable seafood tips
Whether you're tackling ocean pollution by clearing litter on a winter walk, or opting for a menu of sustainable seafood, we've got four simple suggestions to make your festivities ocean-friendly.
Your donation doubled this Christmas with The Big Give!
We're taking part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge - every donation made through our campaign page will be DOUBLED thanks to the amazing support of the Helvellyn Foundation and Reed Foundation.
The results are in for our Great British Beach Clean 2021
Our Great British Beach Clean was back in full swing this year. Now the results are in – and there's some good news, but lots more work to be done.
Press Release: Great British Beach Clean results for the UK
Beach litter going down, but plastic still polluting UK shores
Press Release: Great British Beach Clean results for Wales
Beach litter going down, but more cigarette stubs found on Welsh beaches than ever before
