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We’re ending the year on a high with our final round up of positive ocean news stories. From populations rebounding to protections for sharks and ground-breaking discoveries, there’s plenty to be optimistic about.

This Christmas, let’s celebrate in a way that helps to restore life beneath the waves. From gifting the ocean a future by helping us grow baby oysters that purify our waters, to reducing plastic waste and making ocean-friendly resolutions, there are count

This year has been one of milestones for the Marine Conservation Society. 2025 proved that when we work together, the ocean thrives. Here's our round-up of our Westminster wins.

Our ocean's health is vital in tackling the climate crisis and all industries operating across our seas have a role to play.

On Tuesday 25th November, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales joined us in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, to meet the people who make our work possible: our volunteers and young conservationists.

Looking for some ocean optimism? Dive into our latest round-up positive ocean news stories and join us in celebrating the wins for our seas.

The latest Bathing Water Results for England are in. While bathing water quality looks better than last year, proposed changes could put this progress at risk,

With the conclusion of the COP30 climate conference last week, we look at the role the ocean played in negotiations, the commitments made, and the action we still need to see.

We look at how the upcoming UK Autumn Budget presents an opportunity to drive ocean regeneration – and the benefits that would bring.

Is it a bird? It is a plane? No, it's The Purifier otherwise known as the native oyster. An unsung local ocean hero. But they need your support!

Dive into our latest round-up of good news stories for our seas, and the species that call them home.

This year’s Great British Beach Clean was a brilliant success and we’re delighted to reveal just how much of an impact our amazing volunteers had on our coastline.

This guide was for volunteers, community groups and young people who want to share their views on the Welsh Government’s plan to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drink containers like bottles and cans. Thank you very much for taking the time to

This month, new management measures come into place in Scotland, protecting almost 177,000 km2 of its vital Marine Protected Areas. We look back at the almost 20 years it took us to get here.

We've updated our Good Fish Guide in line with the latest scientific advice. This autumn's update to the Good Fish Guide brings concerning news for a number of commonly eaten seafood species in the UK.

The UK is right to champion offshore wind. It’s a powerful force in the fight against climate change and essential for delivering cleaner, cheaper energy. But we cannot protect the climate at the expense of our seas.

On 12th December 2025, a team of four determined rowers will set off on an extraordinary challenge: the World’s Toughest Row.

From a government funding boost to the discovery of new species and protection of a coral hotspot, we've rounded up some of this month's good news for our seas.

As we continue to build upon our blue finance work, we explore the barriers and solutions to progressing an economy that delivers economic and social progress through ocean recovery.

Our Parliamentary Affairs team will be making waves at this year’s political party conferences.