Marine Conservation Society | Ocean Protection Charity | UK …
Will you make waves for the ocean? Turn the tide on nature loss by supporting the UK's leading ocean protection charity. Become a member today. We're the Marine Conservation Society, an environmental charity run by and for sea lovers. We're working toward a cleaner, better protected, healthier ocean: one we can all enjoy.
COP16: Three key outcomes for the ocean
1 day ago · Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have historically faced unique challenges due to climate change and ocean degradation. This is largely due to geographical features such as high percentages of low-lying coastal land, which creates greater vulnerability to storms and rising sea levels.COP16 saw SIDS such as the Azores and the Maldives making waves and using this international platform to ...
Ocean Protection Charity | UK Healthy Seas - Marine Conservation …
Will you make waves for the ocean? Turn the tide on nature loss by supporting the UK's leading ocean protection charity. Become a member today. We're the Marine Conservation Society, an environmental charity run by and for sea lovers. We're working toward a cleaner, better protected, healthier ocean: one we can all enjoy.
About us - Marine Conservation Society
We're the marine conservation charity, working to solve the climate crisis, protect marine wildlife and clean up our ocean. We take an all-encompassing approach to conservation by combining scientific research, advocacy, education, and community engagement to protect marine ecosystems and promote sustainable management of marine resources.
Celebrating our oyster restoration achievements | Marine …
This month we’re celebrating the success of two of our oyster restoration projects, which will improve water quality, boost biodiversity and carbon storage in Scotland’s coast. Our seas are teeming with amazing marine life, from colour-changing fish and glow-in-the-dark plankton to carbon-storing seaweed and ancient corals.
What we do | About us | Marine Conservation Society
The Marine Conservation Society secures space where species and habitats can recover. We’re campaigning for a minimum of 30% of UK waters being effectively managed by 2030 to protect wildlife and ecosystems. From seagrass planting and fish tagging to working with coastal communities, we're recovering the health of our seas in the UK and abroad.
Ocean Facts and stats - Marine Conservation Society
Ocean destruction. The UK has lost up to 92% of its seagrass in the last century. While a third of UK seas are protected on paper less than 1% are well managed. Just 6% of the UK’s marine protected areas are safe from bottom-towed fishing gear, like bottom trawling and dredging. Credit: Georgie Bull.
Ocean emergency - Marine Conservation Society
Ocean emergency. Our ocean is at a tipping point. We are fighting to turn the tide and restore its health. Our ocean covers over 70% of our planet. It provides more than half the oxygen we breathe and absorbs nearly a third of our carbon emissions. But today, it’s in crisis. Right now, we’re polluting our waters and destroying precious ...
Who we are | About us | Marine Conservation Society
Who we are. The Marine Conservation Society is the UK's leading marine charity run by and for ocean lovers. We work towards our vision of a sea full of life, where nature flourishes and people thrive. The Marine Conservation Society was founded in the United Kingdom in 1977 by a group of scientists, divers, and environmentalists that were ...
Manifesto for our Seas | Ocean policy - Marine Conservation Society
Our Manifesto for our Seas sets out an ambitious and bold agenda for ocean protection and recovery, cementing our position as global leaders on the world stage. Ahead of the next General Election, this twelve-point policy framework addresses ocean pollution, promotes ocean recovery and sustainable fisheries, and delivers sustainable ocean ...