Latest ocean news
Our top Marine Conservation Stories of 2023
As 2023 nears its end, we are sharing our favourite highlights of the year, all about the Marine Conservation Society. Find out our top stories of 2023.
Our Species Champion gets face to fan with the pink sea fans
We recently organised an event for Luke Pollard MP, our Species Champion for the pink sea fan, to learn more about this wonderful and important species.
COP28: Ocean wins and missed opportunities
What progress was made at this year's COP28 for our ocean? As negotiators, parties and lobbyists leave the Dubai desert after this year's Conference of the Parties we digest the key wins and missed opportunities for our blue planet.
24 marine animals found in UK seas
The UK's sea is full of rich wildlife who call our coast their home. Discover our list of 24 marine animals that can be found in our oceans below.
Stop Ocean Threads: What happens next?
We handed a petition containing over 44,000 of your signatures to 10 Downing Street, calling for the introduction of mandatory microfibre filters for washing machines by 2024 but we mustnt stop there. There is more we can do with your help.
COP28: A chance to change the narrative
COP28 allows the chance to change the narrative of nature destruction into one of protection. Discover what we are urging participants to do for the climate.
The Government can promote ocean recovery: here’s how
Our Marine Natural Capital Analyst, James Merchant, runs through how investment in ocean recovery could deliver for nature and communities at home and across the world.
Positive ocean news: November edition
A monthly round-up of the positive news stories for our ocean from November, including the discovery of deep-water coral reefs, a whale sanctuary and sustainable seaweed accessories.
Meet our 2023 award winners
Our annual awards are a celebration of people who've done incredible things to protect, recover and share appreciation of our ocean. Meet this year's winners
Native oysters return to Firth of Forth after 100-year absence
The Restoration Forth project reached an exciting milestone, successfully returning native oysters to the Firth of Forth in Scotland for the first time in a century.
The King's Speech: Our response
On 7th of November, King Charles III gave his inaugural King’s Speech, officially marking the start of the 2023-24 parliamentary year. In it, we heard the Government’s current programme of priorities and the areas in which it will focus action.
We're working to designate a South Atlantic Marine Wildlife Sanctuary
As members of the Great Blue Ocean coalition, we're campaigning to for UK Government to designate a South Atlantic Marine Wildlife Sanctuary in the South Atlantic Ocean.
The results are in from this year's Great British Beach Clean
Find out what our volunteers achieved during 2023's Great British Beach Clean
Positive ocean news: October edition
A monthly round-up of the positive news stories for our ocean from October, including a native oyster restoration, seagrass growth and a rise in seabird populations.
It's party (conference) season
Our public affairs team attended both the Conservative and Labour party conferences and hosted events to ensure our ocean and nature were integral to discussions and announcements.
Help us ban plastic wet wipes
The UK Government has launched a new consultation to ban plastic from wet wipes, and we need your voice to help make it happen.
#StopOceanThreads: The story so far
In July 2020, we launched the #StopOceanThreads campaign to tackle microfibre pollution from washing machines and protect our ocean and wildlife from the impacts. We look at what we’ve achieved since then.
Seagrass: The ocean superhero at risk from sewage
Seagrass meadows are a key player in helping to combat climate change – but untreated sewage pollution in our seas is threatening their future. These superhero habitats need our help.
Our new mooring system paves way for significant seagrass rewilding
Our new report shows there has been a 212% increase in seagrass cover within the mooring area of Cawsand Bay, Plymouth Sound, following the installation of a new 'Advanced Mooring System' four years ago in the area.
New Good Fish Guide Ratings
We've updated our Good Fish Guide in line with the latest scientific advice, and it shows that only 13% of UK wild caught seafood ratings are a sustainable choice.
