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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.
To the shelf limits, Scotland has 61% of UK waters, of which 23% are now in existing or new ‘marine protected areas’
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You’ve seen the report, but now what? We’re asking for your help in raising awareness of the importance of our seabed.
Find out more about our new report - Marine unProtected Areas - which provides an insight into the pressures faced by the UK’s seabed and charts a way forward.
Fats, oils and grease – FOGs for short - can cause major problems in pipes, drains and sewers. So think twice before disposing of festive fats down the sink!
Sally-Ann Hart, MP for Hastings and Rye has become the new ‘Species Champion’ for seagrass. Find out more about the project here.
Yesterday the Scottish Government announced the designation of four new protected areas for Scottish seas, including a world-first protecting both basking sharks and minke whales in the Sea of the Hebrides.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) wants to understand consumer shopping habits and the impacts of greenwashing. But what is greenwashing and how can you get involved?
We’ve decided to flip ‘Blue Monday’ on its head and bring the #OceanIndoors for some much-needed Ocean Optimism this January. So, whether you’re after a calming dose of the big blue, some new recipes to try, a book to get lost in or new ways of entertaining little ones, read on.
The Christmas tree doesn’t have to be the only thing that’s green in your household this Christmas. As well as ditching the plastic straw with your Christmas cocktail, or using recycled paper to wrap presents, choosing sustainably sourced seafood can make for a truly ocean conscious Christmas. Here are five festive fish that are green-rated on the Good Fish Guide to add to your menu this Christmas.
As the festive period comes around again, we wanted to share some tips on how to avoid unnecessary plastic waste and instead how to help our oceans and beaches this Christmas time.
Our Public Affairs Officer, Alice Watson, looks back on what we’ve achieved and what happens next with the Fisheries Act.
Our friends at plastic-free toys and gifts company PomPom share 12 eco-friendly choices for this Christmas.
Check out our Christmas buying guide packed with great products from some of the brilliant partners we work with. Find some great ethical and eco-friendly gifts whilst supporting our work at the same time.
The charity’s report finds bottom trawling continues in UK’s protected seas
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.
You’ve seen the report, but now what? We’re asking for your help in raising awareness of the importance of our seabed.
We’ve decided to flip ‘Blue Monday’ on its head and bring the #OceanIndoors for some much-needed Ocean Optimism this January. So, whether you’re after a calming dose of the big blue, some new recipes to try, a book to get lost in or new ways of entertaining little ones, read on.
Find out more about our new report - Marine unProtected Areas - which provides an insight into the pressures faced by the UK’s seabed and charts a way forward.
Fats, oils and grease – FOGs for short - can cause major problems in pipes, drains and sewers. So think twice before disposing of festive fats down the sink!
The Christmas tree doesn’t have to be the only thing that’s green in your household this Christmas. As well as ditching the plastic straw with your Christmas cocktail, or using recycled paper to wrap presents, choosing sustainably sourced seafood can make for a truly ocean conscious Christmas. Here are five festive fish that are green-rated on the Good Fish Guide to add to your menu this Christmas.
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