Latest ocean news
The REUL Bill: Where is it now?
Following nine months of debate, the Retained EU Law (REUL) Bill has now reached royal assent. But what does this mean and how will it impact environmental protections?
Take action for #SewageFreeSeas
Hear from our Head of Clean Seas, Dr Laura Foster, about why we’re asking you to respond to the UK Government's consultation on its Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan.
Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme delayed again
Our Scotland Conservation Officer, Catherine Gemmell, reflects on a decision this week by the Scottish Government to yet again delay a Deposit Return Scheme.
One BIG step closer to clean seas
Our data and analysis have forced the Government to take another look at its plan for Storm Overflows, just weeks before we take it to court.
Wildlife sightings: Aiming for 20,000 in 20 years
Our Wildlife Sightings citizen science programme turns 20 this year. To mark this milestone, we're hoping to reach a total of 20,000 jellyfish and turtle sighting reports.
Behind the scenes of the Ban Disposable Vapes campaign
We go behind the scenes of the Ban Disposable Vapes campaign and chat with campaign founder, Laura Young, and Elliott Welch about their work tackling the disposable vape issue in Scotland.
'Emergency' overflows adding to sewage polluting our seas
We put in a Freedom of Information request to the Environment Agency to find out if Emergency Overflows are being used by water treatment works. The data (and lack of!) is shocking. Emergency Overflows should only be used when there is a mechanical, technical or physical failure in the sewage network.
Positive ocean news: May edition
A monthly round-up of the positive news stories for our ocean from May, including a major litter clean-up, the success of artificial rockpools and the reintroduction of an endangered fish.
Mermaid's purse treasure hunt
You may have gone hunting for chocolate eggs at Easter, but there’s another treasure you can hunt for year-round: mermaid’s purses.
Solutions to Scotland's sewage scandal
Scottish Water recently published data on just 3.4% of Scotland’s monitored sewage overflows. Our experts have analysed this data and what they’ve found shows that we need urgent action to address Scotland’s sewage problem.
Retained EU Law Bill: Where we are, and what happens next
The Retained EU Law (REUL) Bill is an extremely important piece of legislation for the natural world currently moving through Parliament. Find out the latest about it
Sharks need a rebrand: Redefining the misunderstood
Sharks have long-captured the world's imaginations, whether through fear, fascination, or frenzy but marine biologist and shark expert, Hannah Rudd, explains why they need a rebrand.
Positive ocean news: April edition
A monthly round-up of the positive news stories for our ocean from April, including a newly discovered coral reef, a captive whale set for release, and the deepest fish ever recorded.
We've got a court date!
In just over two months’ time, our case against the UK Government will be heard in the High Court. In November last year, we joined a legal case as a last resort. We’re urging the UK Government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to address the deluge of raw sewage being dumped into English seas.
Big Seaweed Search inspires research report
As part of her degree in Marine Conservation, Nicola Vlad, one of our Marine Conservation Society Sea Champions, wrote a report based on our citizen science project, the Big Seaweed Search.
Meet the Citizen Scientists
From cleaning beaches to spotting seaweeds, our dedicated citizen scientists play an essential part in protecting our ocean. We meet some of the wonderful people who collect and provide vital data to help save our seas.
The ongoing success of Scotland's Marine Education Roadshow
From DIY whale song, to celebrating International Women's Day, we've been bringing the sea to schools across Scotland.
How Source to Sea forms are changing
We recently asked our volunteers about their experiences conducting inland litter surveys. We've used feedback to make some changes to our Source to Sea inland litter items. Find out what's changing and why.
Inspired by Wild Isles?
The incredible scenes on the fifth episode of the BBC’s Wild Isles shows us the wonders of our seas at home, highlighting life beyond the shore and beneath the waves.
Mackerel no longer a sustainable choice
We've updated the environmental sustainability ratings on our Good Fish Guide in line with the latest scientific advice.
