Latest ocean news
Press Release: Great British Beach Clean results for Wales
Beach litter going down, but more cigarette stubs found on Welsh beaches than ever before
We're passionate about investing in the next generation of ocean guardians
As part of #iwill week, we're sharing our vision for a new era of ocean guardians who'll continue to care for our seas.
Good Fish Guide for Business: a new tool helping to source sustainable seafood
We’ve launched a brand-new tool to help businesses source more sustainable seafood for their customers.
Fish INTEL update: find out what our tagged fish are up to
It's been a busy few months for our Fish INTEL team, with 16 bass, 29 bluefin tuna and 30-35 crawfish now tagged. Here's how the project is progressing and what our researchers are hoping to learn.
In conversation with Tom Hunt on sustainable seafood
We spoke with eco-chef, food writer and sustainability consultant, Tom Hunt, about his views on sustainable seafood, and what businesses and chefs can do to make swaps in their own kitchens
Press release: a new tool to help businesses source sustainable seafood
The Marine Conservation Society has launched a free tool to help businesses source seafood sustainably.
Together we can fight for the ocean, and our future
Our CEO Sandy Luk explains why, despite the mixed results of the last two weeks, her resolve to fight for the ocean, and our future, has strengthened. And why she believes that together, we can make a difference.
Delays in Scotland could increase the risk of ocean pollution
After two weeks of volunteering at COP26, our Scotland Conservation Officer Catherine Gemmell describes her dismay at hearing that potential delays could be announced by Scottish Government this week.
Why I’ve found hope for the ocean, and our future in the COP26 outcomes
As COP26 draws to a close our Head of Ocean Recovery, Dr Peter Richardson, unpicks the draft outcomes of the critical climate negotiations and finds hope for the ocean, and our future generations.
Our silent auction is now live – what will you bid for?
Bid on unmissable prizes and extraordinary experiences that money just can't buy and support our work to restore and protect the health of our ocean.
#ListenToTheOcean – is COP26 a reason for hope?
The #GlobalDayofAction march in Glasgow is a moment that will go down in environmental history. Our Public Affairs Officer, Alice Watson, shares her account of the inspiring day.
Enough talk, join us in demanding urgent climate action
As we are enter the last few days of COP26, time for positive action to combat climate change is running out. Join me in demanding that those in power act now - the time for talk is over.
CEO Sandy Luk: We are joining young people in calling for action, not words
Marine Conservation Society CEO Sandy Luk looks back at three decades of climate talks and how an impassioned speech from a young conservationist highlights the desperate need for action, not words.
Our seas are swimming in wet wipes – it’s time to take action
Every year 11 billion wet wipes are used in the UK and around 90% of them contain plastic. Help us call for urgent action to stop them ending up in our ocean.
COP26: the natural world is in terrible decline, it's time to turn tragedy into triumph
Day one of COP26 was a day of headline-grabbing speeches and high profile politicians, who are all in Glasgow for the first two days of the conference to get climate discussions underway.
Blue Carbon Champions group launches in Parliament
On Tuesday 26 October 2021 we held the official launch of our Blue Carbon Champions group in Parliament.
COP26: why we'll be attending the climate summit to demand action for our ocean
With just a week to go until the UK hosts the world's biggest climate change conference, our calls for action must be louder than ever. The climate change clock is ticking.
Dawn chorus of whale song wakes Whitehall
On the morning of 26th October, with just a few days before COP26 begins in Glasgow, ocean charities the Marine Conservation Society and Whale and Dolphin Conservation are coming together to deliver a wake-up call from the ocean.
Last call for Young Ocean Optimist of the Year nominations
If you know someone under-18 who's done something amazing for the ocean, be sure to let us know by 24th October 2021.
Behind the headlines: is the number of fish really rising?
Recent headlines have suggested that Scottish fish stocks are rising – but they’re not telling the whole story. Our experts take a look at the data behind the headlines.