We're the Marine Conservation Society, an environmental charity run by and for sea lovers. We're working toward a cleaner, better protected, healthier ocean: one we can all enjoy. Will you help us?
Membership
Looking for a quick and easy way to support the seas around us? Find out what it means to join our UK-wide community of marine lovers and become a member of our ocean charity today.
Great British Beach Clean 2024: The results
The results for this year's Great British Beach Clean are in! Find out how much litter our brilliant volunteers collected over the 10-day event.
Annual wildlife sightings report 2024
We've been collecting and analysing your Wildlife Sightings over the past year, discover what you found in our latest report
How you can help save the ocean
Whether you live inland or by the coast, there are lots of ways you can become a champion for our seas.
80
%
drop in plastic bags found on UK beaches since 5p charge was introduced
79.3
p
for every £1 donated is used for our charitable activities
16,595
volunteers donating their time
