Marine Conservation Society
@mcsuk.bsky.social
The UK's leading marine charity working towards a cleaner, better protected and healthier ocean for everyone 🌊
Merry Christmas! A huge thank you to all of you who follow along and help us to protect our seas and marine wildlife 🌊
We hope you have a wonderful festive break🎄
We hope you have a wonderful festive break🎄
December 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Merry Christmas! A huge thank you to all of you who follow along and help us to protect our seas and marine wildlife 🌊
We hope you have a wonderful festive break🎄
We hope you have a wonderful festive break🎄
Did you know that for just £9.72 you can grow a dozen baby oysters?
Our wonderful volunteers share what makes them such ocean superheroes!
Donate now or give as a gift and get an e-card in time for the big day! https://actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
Our wonderful volunteers share what makes them such ocean superheroes!
Donate now or give as a gift and get an e-card in time for the big day! https://actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
December 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Did you know that for just £9.72 you can grow a dozen baby oysters?
Our wonderful volunteers share what makes them such ocean superheroes!
Donate now or give as a gift and get an e-card in time for the big day! https://actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
Our wonderful volunteers share what makes them such ocean superheroes!
Donate now or give as a gift and get an e-card in time for the big day! https://actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
What’s small, unsung and secretly super? 🦪 Native oysters! These unlikely ocean heroes are busy cleaning our seas, rebuilding habitats and boosting marine biodiversity.
But they can’t do it alone. Donate today!
actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
But they can’t do it alone. Donate today!
actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
December 21, 2025 at 9:33 AM
What’s small, unsung and secretly super? 🦪 Native oysters! These unlikely ocean heroes are busy cleaning our seas, rebuilding habitats and boosting marine biodiversity.
But they can’t do it alone. Donate today!
actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
But they can’t do it alone. Donate today!
actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
Wow, what a year it's been for oyster restoration. We're so proud to be part of this project!
What a year for #RestorationForth!
632 people took part in restoration activities, including amazing local groups like ELREC, Royal Blind School, North Berwick Youth Project & more. Community power in action!
Check out the thread for more highlights. ⬇️
#MarineRestoration #Conservation 1/5 🧵
632 people took part in restoration activities, including amazing local groups like ELREC, Royal Blind School, North Berwick Youth Project & more. Community power in action!
Check out the thread for more highlights. ⬇️
#MarineRestoration #Conservation 1/5 🧵
December 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Wow, what a year it's been for oyster restoration. We're so proud to be part of this project!
Positive ocean news 🌊
With COP30 commitments, legislation banning wet wipes containing plastic, species discoveries and restoration of superhero species like oysters and seagrass, it's been a great month for ocean wins
Dive into the full stories 👉 mcsuk.org/positive-ocean-news-november-25
With COP30 commitments, legislation banning wet wipes containing plastic, species discoveries and restoration of superhero species like oysters and seagrass, it's been a great month for ocean wins
Dive into the full stories 👉 mcsuk.org/positive-ocean-news-november-25
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Positive ocean news 🌊
With COP30 commitments, legislation banning wet wipes containing plastic, species discoveries and restoration of superhero species like oysters and seagrass, it's been a great month for ocean wins
Dive into the full stories 👉 mcsuk.org/positive-ocean-news-november-25
With COP30 commitments, legislation banning wet wipes containing plastic, species discoveries and restoration of superhero species like oysters and seagrass, it's been a great month for ocean wins
Dive into the full stories 👉 mcsuk.org/positive-ocean-news-november-25
If we had one minute with the PM, what would we ask for? Find out in our guest Rewilding The World Podcast with Ben Goldsmith
November 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
If we had one minute with the PM, what would we ask for? Find out in our guest Rewilding The World Podcast with Ben Goldsmith
COP30 wrapped up last week - but what about the ocean?
From bold commitments to gaps that still need action, we dive into how the ocean featured in climate negotiations and why it’s central to the fight against climate change 🌍
Read the full insights: https://www.mcsuk.org/news/cop30-insights/
From bold commitments to gaps that still need action, we dive into how the ocean featured in climate negotiations and why it’s central to the fight against climate change 🌍
Read the full insights: https://www.mcsuk.org/news/cop30-insights/
COP30: What about the ocean?
COP30: What about the ocean?
www.mcsuk.org
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
COP30 wrapped up last week - but what about the ocean?
From bold commitments to gaps that still need action, we dive into how the ocean featured in climate negotiations and why it’s central to the fight against climate change 🌍
Read the full insights: https://www.mcsuk.org/news/cop30-insights/
From bold commitments to gaps that still need action, we dive into how the ocean featured in climate negotiations and why it’s central to the fight against climate change 🌍
Read the full insights: https://www.mcsuk.org/news/cop30-insights/
Yesterday we welcomed The Prince of Wales to Colwyn Bay. The Prince met Youth Ocean Network members and volunteers from our Hiraeth Yn Y Môr project to hear about their work on ocean literacy, coastal heritage and wellbeing.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Yesterday we welcomed The Prince of Wales to Colwyn Bay. The Prince met Youth Ocean Network members and volunteers from our Hiraeth Yn Y Môr project to hear about their work on ocean literacy, coastal heritage and wellbeing.
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The Bathing Water results for England are out 🌊
- 93% Bathing Water sites in England met at least 'Minimum' Bathing Water standards
- 66% also meet the highest ‘Excellent’ standard
- 7% were rated as ‘Poor’
Read more on our blog 👇
https://www.mcsuk.org/news/bathing-water-results-2025/
- 93% Bathing Water sites in England met at least 'Minimum' Bathing Water standards
- 66% also meet the highest ‘Excellent’ standard
- 7% were rated as ‘Poor’
Read more on our blog 👇
https://www.mcsuk.org/news/bathing-water-results-2025/
November 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The Bathing Water results for England are out 🌊
- 93% Bathing Water sites in England met at least 'Minimum' Bathing Water standards
- 66% also meet the highest ‘Excellent’ standard
- 7% were rated as ‘Poor’
Read more on our blog 👇
https://www.mcsuk.org/news/bathing-water-results-2025/
- 93% Bathing Water sites in England met at least 'Minimum' Bathing Water standards
- 66% also meet the highest ‘Excellent’ standard
- 7% were rated as ‘Poor’
Read more on our blog 👇
https://www.mcsuk.org/news/bathing-water-results-2025/
A big thank you to Ben Goldsmith for inviting us on the Rewilding the World podcast.Ben and our CEO @oceansandy.bsky.social discuss our Atlantic Coast project, which aims to restore vital species & habitats like seagrass meadows, kelp forests & native oyster reefs
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A big thank you to Ben Goldsmith for inviting us on the Rewilding the World podcast.Ben and our CEO @oceansandy.bsky.social discuss our Atlantic Coast project, which aims to restore vital species & habitats like seagrass meadows, kelp forests & native oyster reefs
Out now! The Winter 2025 edition of Your Ocean, our award-winning members' magazine is here!
Take a sneak peak of what's in store and become a member today (plus it's the perfect gift...)
👉 https://actmcs.org/OctopusProfile
Take a sneak peak of what's in store and become a member today (plus it's the perfect gift...)
👉 https://actmcs.org/OctopusProfile
November 22, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Out now! The Winter 2025 edition of Your Ocean, our award-winning members' magazine is here!
Take a sneak peak of what's in store and become a member today (plus it's the perfect gift...)
👉 https://actmcs.org/OctopusProfile
Take a sneak peak of what's in store and become a member today (plus it's the perfect gift...)
👉 https://actmcs.org/OctopusProfile
Did you know oysters are tiny water treatment plants? 🦪
Every single oyster can filter up to 200 litres of water a day, improving water quality and tackling ocean pollution.
With just £9.72, you can help us grow a dozen oysters so they can clean up our ocean 👉 actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
Every single oyster can filter up to 200 litres of water a day, improving water quality and tackling ocean pollution.
With just £9.72, you can help us grow a dozen oysters so they can clean up our ocean 👉 actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
November 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Did you know oysters are tiny water treatment plants? 🦪
Every single oyster can filter up to 200 litres of water a day, improving water quality and tackling ocean pollution.
With just £9.72, you can help us grow a dozen oysters so they can clean up our ocean 👉 actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
Every single oyster can filter up to 200 litres of water a day, improving water quality and tackling ocean pollution.
With just £9.72, you can help us grow a dozen oysters so they can clean up our ocean 👉 actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
Dream job alert: Social Media Manager
A fantastic opportunity to bring our conservation stories to life, collaborate with brilliant colleagues and grow engagement and action for our seas.
Full-time, remote, supportive team, great benefits: https://www.mcsuk.org/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
A fantastic opportunity to bring our conservation stories to life, collaborate with brilliant colleagues and grow engagement and action for our seas.
Full-time, remote, supportive team, great benefits: https://www.mcsuk.org/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Dream job alert: Social Media Manager
A fantastic opportunity to bring our conservation stories to life, collaborate with brilliant colleagues and grow engagement and action for our seas.
Full-time, remote, supportive team, great benefits: https://www.mcsuk.org/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
A fantastic opportunity to bring our conservation stories to life, collaborate with brilliant colleagues and grow engagement and action for our seas.
Full-time, remote, supportive team, great benefits: https://www.mcsuk.org/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Did you know that turtles visit UK and Irish waters? This year, we received 12 reports of marine turtle sightings: 1 loggerhead, 9 leatherbacks and 2 unidentified 🐢
Read our full #WildlifeSightings report here 👉 mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/citizen-science/sightings/dive-into-the-data
Read our full #WildlifeSightings report here 👉 mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/citizen-science/sightings/dive-into-the-data
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Did you know that turtles visit UK and Irish waters? This year, we received 12 reports of marine turtle sightings: 1 loggerhead, 9 leatherbacks and 2 unidentified 🐢
Read our full #WildlifeSightings report here 👉 mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/citizen-science/sightings/dive-into-the-data
Read our full #WildlifeSightings report here 👉 mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/citizen-science/sightings/dive-into-the-data
Seagrass, mussels, kelp, and native oysters filter pollutants, capture carbon, and protect habitats. They are the League of Unlikely Ocean Heroes! But they’re facing dire challenges, from dredging to climate change.
By donating today, they can thrive again 👉 actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
By donating today, they can thrive again 👉 actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
November 7, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Seagrass, mussels, kelp, and native oysters filter pollutants, capture carbon, and protect habitats. They are the League of Unlikely Ocean Heroes! But they’re facing dire challenges, from dredging to climate change.
By donating today, they can thrive again 👉 actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
By donating today, they can thrive again 👉 actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
Introducing... The League of Unlikely Ocean Heroes! 🦸 Seagrass, mussels, kelp and native oysters filter pollutants, capture carbon and protect habitats. But they’re facing challenges from dredging to climate change.
Help them thrive again by donating today 👉 https://actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
Help them thrive again by donating today 👉 https://actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
November 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Introducing... The League of Unlikely Ocean Heroes! 🦸 Seagrass, mussels, kelp and native oysters filter pollutants, capture carbon and protect habitats. But they’re facing challenges from dredging to climate change.
Help them thrive again by donating today 👉 https://actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
Help them thrive again by donating today 👉 https://actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky
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Reloop has been working with @mcsuk.bsky.social to produce three short films that show how Europe is leading the way with deposit return and reusable cup systems.
Join us on 25 November to see the first film and hear from our expert panel.
www.reloopplatform.org/events/film-...
Join us on 25 November to see the first film and hear from our expert panel.
www.reloopplatform.org/events/film-...
November 4, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Reloop has been working with @mcsuk.bsky.social to produce three short films that show how Europe is leading the way with deposit return and reusable cup systems.
Join us on 25 November to see the first film and hear from our expert panel.
www.reloopplatform.org/events/film-...
Join us on 25 November to see the first film and hear from our expert panel.
www.reloopplatform.org/events/film-...
It’s #WorldJellyfishDay! To celebrate these ocean superstars, we’re sharing the findings from your #JellyfishSightings over the past year. We received a whopping 1327 reports 🙌
You can check out the full report here -> mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/citizen-science/sightings/dive-into-the-data
You can check out the full report here -> mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/citizen-science/sightings/dive-into-the-data
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
It’s #WorldJellyfishDay! To celebrate these ocean superstars, we’re sharing the findings from your #JellyfishSightings over the past year. We received a whopping 1327 reports 🙌
You can check out the full report here -> mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/citizen-science/sightings/dive-into-the-data
You can check out the full report here -> mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/citizen-science/sightings/dive-into-the-data
Join our webinar on Deposit Return & Reusable Cup Schemes with @reloop.bsky.social's Jenni Hume
25 Nov 2025 🗓️
12:30–13:30 GMT ⏰
Register now 👉 actmcs.org/ReloopWebinar
#DepositReturn #CircularEconomy
📷: Karen Mason/Marine Conservation Society/Reloop
25 Nov 2025 🗓️
12:30–13:30 GMT ⏰
Register now 👉 actmcs.org/ReloopWebinar
#DepositReturn #CircularEconomy
📷: Karen Mason/Marine Conservation Society/Reloop
October 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Join our webinar on Deposit Return & Reusable Cup Schemes with @reloop.bsky.social's Jenni Hume
25 Nov 2025 🗓️
12:30–13:30 GMT ⏰
Register now 👉 actmcs.org/ReloopWebinar
#DepositReturn #CircularEconomy
📷: Karen Mason/Marine Conservation Society/Reloop
25 Nov 2025 🗓️
12:30–13:30 GMT ⏰
Register now 👉 actmcs.org/ReloopWebinar
#DepositReturn #CircularEconomy
📷: Karen Mason/Marine Conservation Society/Reloop
Positive Ocean News 🌊
In need of a mid-week pick-me-up? Our latest round-up of good news stories has you covered.
Dive into our blog for some ocean optimism 👉 mcsuk.org/news/positive-ocean-news-october-25
In need of a mid-week pick-me-up? Our latest round-up of good news stories has you covered.
Dive into our blog for some ocean optimism 👉 mcsuk.org/news/positive-ocean-news-october-25
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Positive Ocean News 🌊
In need of a mid-week pick-me-up? Our latest round-up of good news stories has you covered.
Dive into our blog for some ocean optimism 👉 mcsuk.org/news/positive-ocean-news-october-25
In need of a mid-week pick-me-up? Our latest round-up of good news stories has you covered.
Dive into our blog for some ocean optimism 👉 mcsuk.org/news/positive-ocean-news-october-25
This year’s #GreatBritishBeachClean shows the power of people protecting our coasts and seas. 🌍
Read the results 👉 https://www.mcsuk.org/news/great-british-beach-clean-2025-the-results/
Read the results 👉 https://www.mcsuk.org/news/great-british-beach-clean-2025-the-results/
October 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This year’s #GreatBritishBeachClean shows the power of people protecting our coasts and seas. 🌍
Read the results 👉 https://www.mcsuk.org/news/great-british-beach-clean-2025-the-results/
Read the results 👉 https://www.mcsuk.org/news/great-british-beach-clean-2025-the-results/
CAMPAIGN WIN! Scottish Government has announced new fisheries management measures which will protect over 176,000km2 of Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas from bottom-towed fishing gear!
We're looking back on the 20yrs it took to get here👇
www.mcsuk.org/news/scotland-offshore-mpas-protection-win
We're looking back on the 20yrs it took to get here👇
www.mcsuk.org/news/scotland-offshore-mpas-protection-win
October 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
CAMPAIGN WIN! Scottish Government has announced new fisheries management measures which will protect over 176,000km2 of Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas from bottom-towed fishing gear!
We're looking back on the 20yrs it took to get here👇
www.mcsuk.org/news/scotland-offshore-mpas-protection-win
We're looking back on the 20yrs it took to get here👇
www.mcsuk.org/news/scotland-offshore-mpas-protection-win
Do you eat fish or seafood? Want to make sure that your choosing #sustainable options? We can help 🐟
We’ve just updated our #GoodFishGuide with the latest research that shows what fish to avoid if you want to protect our ocean
Take a look https://www.mcsuk.org/goodfishguide
We’ve just updated our #GoodFishGuide with the latest research that shows what fish to avoid if you want to protect our ocean
Take a look https://www.mcsuk.org/goodfishguide
October 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Do you eat fish or seafood? Want to make sure that your choosing #sustainable options? We can help 🐟
We’ve just updated our #GoodFishGuide with the latest research that shows what fish to avoid if you want to protect our ocean
Take a look https://www.mcsuk.org/goodfishguide
We’ve just updated our #GoodFishGuide with the latest research that shows what fish to avoid if you want to protect our ocean
Take a look https://www.mcsuk.org/goodfishguide
Brilliant piece by Nada Farhoud on learnings from Denmark and Latvia to help the UK move towards a circular economy. We're excited for the UK to join Denmark and Latvia in having a deposit return scheme for bottles and cans in October 2027
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UK must learn from the world's first city-wide reuseable cup scheme
In Aarhus, Denmark a successful scheme which collects and washes cups for a small deposit has stopped more than one million so far from being binned
www.mirror.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Brilliant piece by Nada Farhoud on learnings from Denmark and Latvia to help the UK move towards a circular economy. We're excited for the UK to join Denmark and Latvia in having a deposit return scheme for bottles and cans in October 2027
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Result! After a decade of collaboration, consultation and campaigning, Our Head of Policy & Advocy, Calum Duncan is delighted to share that Scottish Parliament Rural Affairs and Islands Committee supports proposed fisheries management measures for Scotland's vast offshore Marine Protected Areas 🙌
'We know protection works' - Calum Duncan, convenor of our marine group, spoke to @parliament.scot
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee this morning about fisheries management measures for offshore marine protected areas.
Contains information licensed under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee this morning about fisheries management measures for offshore marine protected areas.
Contains information licensed under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.
October 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Result! After a decade of collaboration, consultation and campaigning, Our Head of Policy & Advocy, Calum Duncan is delighted to share that Scottish Parliament Rural Affairs and Islands Committee supports proposed fisheries management measures for Scotland's vast offshore Marine Protected Areas 🙌