Support an unlikely ocean hero!
Our ocean is in crisis. From pollution to habitat destruction, the health and balance of precious marine ecosystems are under threat. Mussels, seagrass, kelp and native oysters are the League of Unlikely Ocean Heroes with the superpowers to help save our seas, and they need you.
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Check out the oyster’s real-life superpower!
85
%
global decline in oysters
200
litres
water filtered per day by one oyster
Ocean recovery starts with the most unlikely heroes
By supporting the restoration of hero species, such as the native oyster, you will help us unlock cleaner seas, stronger coastlines and a thriving Atlantic coast for generations to come.
They didn’t ask for this, but native oysters, kelp, blue mussels and seagrass are the unsung heroes of the sea.
These ‘hero species’ are busy filtering pollutants, capturing carbon and protecting the habitats that marine life depend on. They’re the foundation of healthy seas, and yet, they’re rarely recognised for the vital roles they play. But decades of dredging, overfishing and exploitation have taken their toll. Climate change has brought rising temperatures and increasingly acidic seas, pushing our heroes’ populations to the brink.
Once thriving forces in our ocean, these species are now sparse and struggling.
The League of Unlikely Ocean Heroes - From left to right: seagrass, native oyster, blue mussel and kelp
Fear not! They’re not defeated. With the right support, they can bounce back. They can rebuild what’s been lost, restore balance to our marine environment and protect the ocean for generations to come. Because resilience is in their nature - and with our help - recovery is within reach.
Every hero needs a sidekick
By joining the League of Unlikely Ocean Heroes, you can help a baby oyster take on a colossal task: protect our ocean, one shell at a time. Whether you choose to grow a dozen baby oysters for £9.72, or support 100 for £81, your gift will help native oysters bring health back to our seas.
If you are a business and would prefer to pay by BACS, please contact our corporate partnerships team corporateteam@mcsuk.org who'll be happy to help.
A special thank you to our Company Donors
We'd like to thank our Corporate Partners who've generously donated to our Unlikely Ocean Heroes appeal.
- Polyco Healthline
- Haddenham Healthcare
- Xylem
Their support will have a massive impact, helping improve the health of our ocean and protect marine life.