The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the UK charity dedicated to caring for our seas, shores and wildlife. MCS campaigns for clean seas and beaches, sustainable fisheries, and protection for all marine life. We are celebrating our Silver Jubilee in 2008, 25 years of groundbreaking work to protect our sea life - from whales, dolphins, sharks and turtles, to fish, plankton, corals and crabs. You can support MCS in our vital work to save our seas, by joining MCS as a supporter, making a donation, or taking part in projects about mcs. MCS also has dedicated marine conservation programmes for Scotland and Wales.
help mcs bring in the new year with new marine reserves
You can make a special pledge for our seas in 2009 by visiting www.marinereservesnow.org.uk and sending a NEW message of support for marine reserves in the Marine Bill >> read more
happy new year wishes
Thank you for all your support in 2008! Click here for a special 2009 E-Calendar, available to buy from WantaCalendar, who are donating £1.50 to MCS for every copy sold.
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prime minister commits to marine bill on mcs's 25th birthday
5th november, 2008: Prime Minister Gordon Brown has today confirmed that the Government is preparing the long-awaited "Marine Bill" for introduction early in the fourth Session of Parliament - possibly within a matter of weeks >> read more
mcs launches silent seas report
13th october 2008: mcs launches its silent seas report outlining the problems faced by the seas today and the possibility of 'silent seas' if changes are not made to our current treatment of the seas and oceans. >> read more
silver jubilee 2008
MCS is celebrating our relationship with our seas and beaches - please help us to create a lasting testimony by sharing your memories, and perhaps a favourite photo at the beach in our Sea&Me Gallery >> read more
call for action to protect sea life from plastic litter
11th september 2008: The Prince of Wales has expressed his deep concern for the threat posed to marine life from increasing levels of plastic litter at sea and on the shore. At a reception to celebrate the Marine Conservation Society’s 25th Anniversary His Royal Highness, President of the Society, highlighted plastic litter as one of the key threats to marine life in the 21st Century. The MCS role in tackling litter was commended by The Prince, highlighting the difference that thousands of volunteers were making through the annual MCS Beachwatch event which takes place on September 20th and 21st. >> full speech >> press release
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