We're the Marine Conservation Society, the leading environmental ocean charity. We're working towards a cleaner, better protected, healthier ocean. Will you join us?
State of our Beaches report
Thank you to everyone who got involved with a beach clean and litter survey in 2025. Here's a breakdown of the results.
Whale spotting in the UK
Take a closer look at some of the incredible whale species that you might see visiting our waters if you are lucky enough!
Clean Water Now
Along with 40 other organisations, we're demanding Clean Water Now from the UK Government, to achieve our goal of sewage-free seas.
How you can save the ocean
Whether you live inland or by the coast, there are lots of ways you can become a champion for our seas.
4
of the top five items found on cleans in 2024 were plastic
80
p
for every £1 donated is used for our charitable activities
16,595
volunteers donating their time
