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Latest ocean news
![Spiny Seahorse in Seagrass](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/images/SpinySeahorse_RS32538_GeorgieBull.2e16d0ba.fill-260x145.jpg)
Sally-Ann Hart MP to become seagrass champion
Sally-Ann Hart, MP for Hastings and Rye has become the new ‘Species Champion’ for seagrass.
![Picking up plastic bottle on a beach Triocean](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/images/Picking_up_plastic_bottle_on_a_bea.69d31214.fill-260x145.jpg)
How volunteering is helping Sea Champions discover their coast
Sea Champion Jenny, and her daughter Islay, have been undertaking volunteering activities for the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award.
![Basking Shark off Coll West Scotland Mark Kirkland](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/images/BaskingShark_RS32034_BillyBarraclo.1731ce24.fill-260x145.jpg)
New protections for Scottish seas
In July 2019 we joined forces with the Scottish Wildlife Trust to campaign in support of better protection for basking sharks, whales, dolphins and seabed habitats.
![Herring shoal International ELARTEVIVEENTI](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/images/Herring_1718962888_ELARTEVIVEENTI.2e16d0ba.fill-260x145.jpg)
Five festive fish
The Christmas tree doesn’t have to be the only thing that’s green in your household this season.
![Small fishing trawler off the coast of Ayrshire, Scotland Norrie3699](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/images/Trawler_1144025771_Norrie3699.4e3b2799.fill-260x145.jpg)
Fisheries Act misses the mark on sustainability
The landmark post-Brexit fisheries legislation has become law and will shape how UK seas are fished for years to come.
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PPE pollution on the rise on UK beaches
Like many events this year, the Great British Beach Clean, our annual flagship event, looked a little different.
![Plastic litter in the sea Rich Carey](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/images/Plastic_litter_in_the_sea_Shutters.ab09199b.fill-260x145.jpg)
Great British Beach Clean 2020 Results
The Great British Beach Clean results show concerning volume of PPE litter.
![Litter and pollution in the sea Mranaked](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/images/Litter_1116507287_Mranaked.9e33e393.fill-260x145.jpg)
How to have a plastic-free Halloween
Halloween is a time when many people like to dress up and go trick or treating.
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Eight scary sea creatures that 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.
![Treatment Success for Sick Turks and Caicos Corals Aliz Zimmerman](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/images/Aliz_Zimmerman.ac262fd9.fill-260x145.jpg)
Treating sick corals in Turks and Caicos
We have supported marine conservation in the Turks and Caicos Islands for nearly two decades, building strong links with local environmental partners.
![Sea Bass shoal Georgie Bull](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/images/Bass_RS32488_GeorgieBull.2e16d0ba.fill-260x145.jpg)
Good Fish Guide winter 2020 ratings update
Dolphin bycatch in the Bay of Biscay impacts seabass ratings in the Good Fish Guide
![Cigarette butts on beach Larina Marina](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/images/Cigarette_butts_on_beach_Shutterst.20fe21e5.fill-260x145.jpg)
Call to ban single-use plastic cigarette filters
Environment and health organisations call on the Scottish Government to ban single-use plastic cigarette filters – no ifs, no butts!
![Snakelocks Anemone on Seagrass Georgie Bull](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/images/SnakelocksAnemone_RS32532_GeorgieB.2e16d0ba.fill-260x145.jpg)
Seagrass in a pandemic
We were invited aboard the yacht of one of our volunteers, Chris Cooling. We ventured to a southern English seagrass bed to plan a monitoring project.
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Sea Champion attends conference in Malaysia
Sea Champion, Nathan, shares with us his experience of attending a conference in Malaysia on 'Plastic Solutions'.
![Mediterranean gulls flying in the sky with a barrel jellyfish underwater Costa Brava Spain Damsea](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/images/Jellyfish_1028089477_Damsea.ab607be9.fill-260x145.jpg)
New quiz in time for jellyfish season
The Marine Conservation Society is calling on beachgoers to report jellyfish sightings.
![Blue Shark off Cornwall England Mark Kirkland](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/images/BlueShark_RS32026_MarkKirkland.2e16d0ba.fill-260x145.jpg)
Microplastics found inside UK sharks
A new report released this week shows clear evidence of microplastics and synthetic materials making their way into the digestive systems of UK sharks.
![Shallow waters in summertime in the Hebrides on the West coast of Scotland Joost Van Uffelen](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/images/Seaweed_386531014_JoostVanUffelen.2e16d0ba.fill-260x145.jpg)
The Big Seaweed Search: helping out during lockdown
We really appreciate all the help our volunteers can give us. This year has been a bit different, but there are still plenty of ways to support our work.
![Microfibres under a microscope Imogen Napper](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/images/Microfibres_ImogenNapper.2e16d0ba.fill-260x145.jpg)
A simple solution to microfibre pollution
A study has revealed that filters fitted inside washing machines can reduce the amount of plastic microfibres released into wastewater by almost 80%.
![Beach huts on Cromer Beach Randomir Rezny](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/images/BeachHuts_58198675_CromerBeach.2e16d0ba.fill-260x145.jpg)
Public asked to #KeepItClean at the beach
Beaches, parks and public spaces are suffering a scourge of litter and single-use plastic
![Plastic bottle on the shoreline Canetti](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk.org/images/Plastic_bottle_on_the_shoreline_Sh.e58b2623.fill-260x145.jpg)
Scotland votes for Deposit Return Scheme
After years of campaigning, the Scottish Parliament voted through the final piece of legislation needed to put Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme into place.