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News 20 Jun 2025

Our joint letter demands a stop to forever chemicals in consumer products

Our mission to protect our ocean has never felt more urgent than now, as we confront a hidden but widespread threat to our seas – PFAS ‘forever chemicals’.

News 16 Jun 2025

Interview: The protection and recovery of Lamlash Bay

Following Ocean with David Attenborough, we chatted with Don MacNeish, who features in the film, and Howard Wood about Lamlash Bay No-Take Zone, Arran. The pair co-founded the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) and secured protections for the area in

News 10 Jun 2025

Our week at the UN Ocean Conference

We were at the United Nations Conference in Nice this week speaking up for UK seas.

News 30 May 2025

What is the UN Ocean Conference?

The UN Ocean Conference 2025 is a big moment for the future of our global ocean.

News 29 May 2025

Positive ocean news: May '25 edition

Looking for some ocean optimism? Dive into our latest round up of good news stories for our seas.

News 15 May 2025

Concerns over Bathing Water reforms as season starts

We're concerned new reforms could potentially undermine the spirit of the Bathing Water Regulations to protect the health of water users.

News 30 Apr 2025

Positive ocean news: April '25 edition

Looking for a splash of optimism? Check out the latest good news stories for our seas with this round-up.

News 23 Apr 2025

Concern nature protection pitched as barrier to economic growth

Aleksandra Chernysheva (Parliamentary Affairs Officer) reflects on whether the UK Government is ignoring nature at the expense of economic growth, and how a healthy marine environment can deliver both.

News 09 Apr 2025

Latest Good Fish Guide ratings show mackerel in decline

We've updated our Good Fish Guide in line with the latest scientific advice, and mackerel ratings have dropped.

News 07 Apr 2025

From Oxford to East Caicos: A journey of passion, resilience, and conservation

We hear from Oshin, who has been working with us on turtle nesting surveys in the Turks and Caicos Islands, about her experience of helping to protect this valuable species.

News 04 Apr 2025

Hop into Easter with our Beach Bucket List

With warmer weather on the horizon, we share how you can make the most of your time at the beach this spring, while helping to protect the UK’s seas and coastlines.

Shown from above, sea waves are spilling over sand and rocks. The sea is a deep green while the foamy surf is breaking.
News 02 Apr 2025

Positive ocean news: March ‘25 edition

Dive into your latest monthly round-up of good news for our seas.

News 28 Mar 2025

Have your say on the strategic management of our waters and the water industry

The Independent Water Commission has launched a call for evidence - seeking views in relation to the water sector in England and Wales. The deadline to take part is 23 April, with recommendations made to the UK and Welsh governments by June.  Here in

News 27 Mar 2025

Uncovering the value of the sea

From socialising to supporting mental and physical wellbeing, our Valued Seas project explored the true value of the sea and coast to the communities that use and depend on it.

News 26 Mar 2025

New YouGov survey shows most people unaware of ‘forever chemicals’

Forever chemicals are in our homes, our ocean, and our wildlife. However, our new YouGov survey reveals that knowledge of these chemicals remains relatively low among the UK public.

Fact file 21 Mar 2025

What’s the difference between seals and sea lions?

Although seals and sea lions may appear very similar, they are actually quite different. Discover their many differences below.

News 11 Mar 2025

Marine Conservation Society statement in reaction to North Sea oil tanker collision

Our Chief Executive responds to the oil tanker and cargo ship collision that has occurred off the coast of East Yorkshire this week.

News 04 Mar 2025

Volunteers plant marram grass to preserve our coastline

Volunteers are helping protect wildlife and coastal communities by planting marram grass as part of our project, Hiraeth Yn Y Môr.

News 28 Feb 2025

Positive ocean news: February ‘25 edition

We have plenty of positive news stories from this month to give you an ocean optimism boost.

News 26 Feb 2025

Water (Special Measures) Act becomes law

On 24th February, the Water (Special Measures) Act received Royal Assent – officially enshrining it in law.