Latest ocean news
Scotland’s seas can’t afford any more broken promises
Our Scotland team are calling for big producers to step up and play their part to deliver the promised Scottish Deposit Return Scheme for bottles and cans after hearing the Circular Economy Minster announce another delay to the start of the scheme.
Simple tips for an ocean-friendly festive season
Whether going plastic-free, joining a beach clean or getting out and braving a wild swim, there’s plenty of ways to get involved.
Sustainable seafood tips for Christmas
What's on your plate has an impact on the planet and our ocean, follow our 12 sustainable seafood tips to help you have an ocean-friendly fish-mas.
Your donation doubled this Christmas with The Big Give!
We're taking part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge - every donation made through our campaign page will be DOUBLED thanks to the amazing support of the Helvellyn Foundation and Reed Foundation.
The results are in for our Great British Beach Clean 2021
Our Great British Beach Clean was back in full swing this year. Now the results are in – and there's some good news, but lots more work to be done.
Press Release: Great British Beach Clean results for the UK
Beach litter going down, but plastic still polluting UK shores
Press Release: Great British Beach Clean results for Wales
Beach litter going down, but more cigarette stubs found on Welsh beaches than ever before
Press Release: Great British Beach Clean results for Scotland
Beach litter dropping across the UK but wet wipes and plastic still polluting Scottish shores
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.