Marine Conservation Society

MCS – UK mackerel sustainability ratings drop for second year running

MCS – UK mackerel sustainability ratings drop for second year running

ByDIVE StaffApr 9, 2025
Some mackerel is no longer recommended for businesses as fishing pressure drops the species' sustainability rating for the second year running
the overflow pipe of a wastewater treatment plant flowing into the sea

Survey finds most people unaware of ‘forever chemicals’

ByDIVE StaffMar 29, 2025
A recent survey commissioned by MCS finds that the majority of UK citizens are unaware of forever chemicals and the dangers they pose
Easter ideas from the Marine Conservation Society

Easter ideas from the Marine Conservation Society

ByDIVE StaffMar 28, 2025
Looking forward to the Easter holidays? The Marine Conservation Society has some suggestions for combining family fun with citizen science
Plastic litter increases by nearly 10 per cent on UK beaches

Plastic litter increases by nearly 10 per cent on UK beaches

ByDIVE StaffMar 19, 2025
The Marine Conservation Society's latest State of Our Beaches report has found plastic is on the rise on UK beaches
Weird – but not wonderful – finds of the MCS Great British Beach Clean

Weird – but not wonderful – finds of the MCS Great British Beach Clean

ByDIVE StaffNov 6, 2024
MCS reports that its 2024 Great British Beach Clean turned up some weird - but not particularly wonderful - items on the UKs beaches.
Success for England’s largest seagrass restoration project

Success for England’s largest seagrass restoration project

ByDIVE StaffNov 4, 2024
England’s largest seagrass restoration project has ended after five years, with eight hectares of seagrass successfully restored.
a portuguese man o war on the beach

Portuguese man o’ war on the rise in UK and Irish seas

ByDIVE StaffNov 3, 2024
Strong westerly winds drove Portuguese man o' war to the UK and Ireland last winter, making it the second-most sighted jellyfish-like species
sewage overflow pipe leading into the sea

Worrying levels of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ released into UK MPAs

A new study by has found alarming levels of PFAS 'forever chemicals' discharged through sewage into a highly protected marine area.
a lobster photographed on the seaweed in Orkney

UK crab and lobster populations in decline – MCS

The Marine Conservation Society urges the UK government to implement better management of declining crab and lobster populations
Great British Beach Clean starts this Friday!

Great British Beach Clean starts this Friday!

The Marine Conservation Society's 2024 Great British Beach Clean begins this Friday (2) and runs until 29 September
80 per cent drop in carrier bags on UK beaches – MCS

80 per cent drop in carrier bags on UK beaches – MCS

The MCS beach clean programme has recorded an average 80 per cent drop in plastic bags found washed up on UK beaches since 2015
The Big Seaweed Search returns this week!

The Big Seaweed Search returns this week!

ByDIVE StaffJul 27, 2024
The Marine Conservation Society and Natural History Museum are calling on citizen scientists to join the Big Seaweed Search, starting Monday
curled octopus filmed on north wales beach

Rare curled octopus filmed in Wales

MCS Hiraeth Yn Y Môr Project Assistant records footage of a curled octopus changing colour in rare footage shot on a Welsh beach
World Turtle Day – highest UK turtle sightings for nine years

World Turtle Day – highest UK turtle sightings for nine years

ByDIVE StaffMay 23, 2024
Highest number of UK turtle sightings recorded for almost a decade, plus important new Turtle Action Plan announced in Montserrat
Marine Conservation Society’s open letter to political leaders

Marine Conservation Society’s open letter to political leaders

Help drive change in UK political commitment to the oceans by signing the Marine Conservation Society's petition
UK Government to ban wet wipes containing plastic

UK Government to ban wet wipes containing plastic

ByDIVE StaffApr 27, 2024
A win in the fight against plastic pollution as the UK Government announces a ban on the manufacture and sale of wet wipes containing plastic
UK marine life unveiled in stunning Earth Day showcase

UK marine life unveiled in stunning Earth Day showcase

ByDIVE StaffApr 20, 2024
The Marine Conservation Society showcases the UK’s rich variety of marine life with a vibrant display of photography for Earth Day 2024
using the mcs good fish guide

MCS recommendations for more sustainable seafood shopping

The Marine Conservation Society recommends swapping some fish for more sustainable options, based on the latest Good Fish Guide updates
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