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22 Oct 2025

How to Respond to the Welsh Government’s DRS Consultation

Want to share your views on the Welsh Government’s plan to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)? The deadline for responding is 15th November 2025.

Scotland sea

16 Oct 2025

Campaign win: Protections for Scotland’s offshore MPAs

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.

Sea Bass shoal Georgie Bull

15 Oct 2025

Latest Good Fish Guide ratings: Some UK favourites in further decline

Rating seafood caught, farmed, or sold in UK, the Guide gives a traffic light sustainability rating for each fish or shellfish depending on how and where it was caught or farmed. Discover the latest ratings to help you shop in a more ocean-friendly way

Wolf fish

14 Oct 2025

Five ugly sea creatures that deserve some love

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but some sea creatures have it more difficult than others. Check out our list of ugly sea creatures.

Wind turbines in water

10 Oct 2025

Offshore wind and marine protection: We must safeguard both

The UK is right to champion offshore wind. It’s a powerful force in the fight against climate change but we cannot protect the climate at the expense of our seas.

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6 Oct 2025

How to celebrate a plastic-free Halloween

Halloween is a time when a vast amount of plastic is used and produced. Follow some tips to reduce your plastic usage this spooky season.

Give us a wave team group pic

4 Oct 2025

Rowing for the Ocean: Meet the Give Us A Wave Team

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

Anglerfish Super Joseph

2 Oct 2025

Eight scary sea creatures that really exist

Who needs make-believe monsters when we have real-life scary sea creatures? Our ocean is filled with scary creatures. Take a look if you are feeling brave enough.

Autumn beach

29 Sep 2025

Positive ocean news: September ’25 edition

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.

Dark ocean waves

26 Sep 2025

Exploring the State of Blue Finance

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.

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19 Sep 2025

Speaking up for our seas at UK party conferences

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

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28 Aug 2025

Positive ocean news: August ’25 edition

Dive into our latest round-up of good news stories for our seas, including the discovery of new species and sightings of known ones in new areas - or for the first time in 50 years!

Volunteers at Great British Beach Clean on Hove Beach Brighton Billy Barraclough

6 Aug 2025

Volunteer Voices: What drives us to clean our beaches

Ahead of this year’s Great British Beach Clean (19th - 28th September), we’re shining a light on the people who make it all possible - our incredible volunteers and finding out why they do it.

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5 Aug 2025

The UN Global Plastics Treaty starts today

Today marks the first day of the sixth round of the UN Global Plastics Treaty. Taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, the next ten days has the potential to be a significant global milestone in the fight to turn off the plastic tap.

Beach in summer

31 Jul 2025

Positive ocean news: July ’25 edition

From the rare sighting of a sea slug and a record number of humpback whale sightings to new marine protections in Portugal and Sweden, we've plenty of good news for you to dive into.

Water droplet in clear water

24 Jul 2025

What does the Independent Water Commission's report mean for our seas?

The Independent Water Commission has set out recommendations to reform the UK water sector - we take a look at what they mean for the health and future of our waters.

Hawksbill and Green turtle in the Caribbean UKOTs

14 Jul 2025

Seven species of marine turtles

Marine turtles have been around for millions of years, covering great distances in our ocean and playing a crucial role in marine and coastal ecosystems. There are seven different species of marine turtles, six of which have been recorded in UK waters.

Crystal-Jellyfish- Kondratuk Aleksei

30 Jun 2025

Less common jellyfish in UK waters

Our seas are full of jellyfish. You might be aware of - or seen - some of the more common species, like lion's mane or moon jellies. But there are some species which are less often seen, but just as fascinating.

Summer waves in sea

29 Jun 2025

Positive ocean news: June '25 edition

It's been a great month for making progress to protect and restore our seas. We round up the top good news stories for the ocean to celebrate the wins for our marine environment.

Scallop lying buried with just its tentacles visible Lyme Bay Scotland Colin Munro

25 Jun 2025

The governments of the UK are falling even further behind in their duty to recover our seas

All four governments in the UK have published the latest assessment of how our own patch of the global ocean is doing; it makes for sobering reading.