Marine Conservation Society

Marine Conservation Society The UK's leading marine charity working towards a cleaner, better protected and healthier ocean, for everyone 🌊 One we can all enjoy.

The Marine Conservation Society fights for the future of our ocean through people-powered action – with science on our side. Today, our ocean is in poor health because of human activity. We’re determined to change this, working with communities, businesses and governments. For more than 30 years, we’ve been the voice of the sea, defending our coastal habitats and species. We work towards a cleaner

, better protected, healthier ocean. Together, we can achieve our vision of seas full of life, where nature flourishes and people thrive.

Clean water can’t wait: there must be government action now. Sewage, pollution, and toxic chemicals are harming rivers,...
17/06/2026

Clean water can’t wait: there must be government action now.

Sewage, pollution, and toxic chemicals are harming rivers, lakes and seas right now. Wildlife are losing their homes, species are declining - and people are paying the price.

The UK Government promised change, but stronger action is needed to deliver the transformation our waters urgently need.

Over 40 organisations, with more than 9 million supporters, have joined forces to launch the Clean Water Now campaign.

With a letter to your local newspaper, you can:

- Raise awareness of local issues
- Build support for action
- Engage your local MP and decision makers

Write your letter 👉 https://orlo.uk/0iN3v

16/06/2026

Today is World Sea Turtle Day and we’d like to highlight the importance of communities in looking after this magical species.

If we're going to recover and safeguard our ocean, the people who use and depend on it need to be part of shaping a future that is good for us and good for the ocean.

By bringing people together across the Caribbean UK Overseas Territories to share what they value and their vision for the future of their islands, we’ve enabled inclusive conversations about how challenges can be met that have resulted in positive change for people and the ocean they love and depend on.

Working with initially sceptical turtle fishing communities in the Turks and Caicos Islands, we helped to create new regulations with balanced and fair recommendations to improve the sustainability of the turtle fishery.

Turtle nesting is now being recorded in areas where it has never been recorded before, likely due to increased fisher compliance with the recent legislation as well as improved enforcement.

International Sea Turtle Society

We’re inspired by the incredible diversity of life both above and beneath the waves. The ocean teaches us that fluidity...
15/06/2026

We’re inspired by the incredible diversity of life both above and beneath the waves.

The ocean teaches us that fluidity, transformation, and diversity aren't just acceptable -they're fundamental to life itself. Every tide brings change, every current carries something new, every wave reshapes the shore. In this endless dance of transformation, we glimpse what's possible when we release ourselves from limiting beliefs and binary thinking.

The ocean doesn't question who you love, how you identify, or where your journey began. It simply exists as something vast, wild, and boundlessly free. We all deserve acceptance exactly as we are. The ocean offers this without hesitation or qualification. It welcomes every creature, every story, every identity into its embrace and creates a beautiful ecosystem that is worth protecting.

Simply put, the ocean doesn't discriminate. Neither should we.

Read the full article by George, a colleague here at our organisation: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lessons-from-ocean-pride-month-reflection-george-white-ik5wf/

One possible effect of a Super El Niño is an increase in jellyfish numbers – during the last El Niño event in 2015, you ...
12/06/2026

One possible effect of a Super El Niño is an increase in jellyfish numbers – during the last El Niño event in 2015, you reported almost double the usual number of jellyfish sightings.

Although sunny weather may mean more people are out spotting jellyfish, our recent heatwaves are a reminder that rising temperatures can also affect where jellyfish are found and how abundant they are.

When ocean conditions shift during an El Niño, marine species are often among the first to feel the impact, and jellyfish act as key indicator species. By reporting your jellyfish sightings to Jelly Watch via our website, you help us build a clearer picture of how these changes affect marine life.

Report your sightings: https://orlo.uk/sYsKy

Sandy toes, salty air and a litter picker in hand - nothing beats a day by the sea. What do you love most about being on...
10/06/2026

Sandy toes, salty air and a litter picker in hand - nothing beats a day by the sea. What do you love most about being on the coast?

The beach is our happy place, and this cheerful top transports us there every time we wear it: https://orlo.uk/j5v4q

Ocean facts guaranteed to impress your friends and family 🤯 Craving more? Explore our brand-new marine wildlife A-Z on o...
09/06/2026

Ocean facts guaranteed to impress your friends and family 🤯

Craving more? Explore our brand-new marine wildlife A-Z on our website. From angel sharks to cuttlefish, you’ll find loads of mind-boggling ocean facts - https://orlo.uk/7u1zF

Magical creatures for your feed 🪼This week's is the compass jellyfish, often seen around the UK coastline.Report your ...
05/06/2026

Magical creatures for your feed 🪼

This week's is the compass jellyfish, often seen around the UK coastline.

Report your jellyfish sightings on our website and help us monitor the health of the ocean - https://orlo.uk/kxLp9

It’s puffin appreciation time!Known as the clowns of the sea, these beautiful birds use their wings to ‘fly’ underwater,...
04/06/2026

It’s puffin appreciation time!

Known as the clowns of the sea, these beautiful birds use their wings to ‘fly’ underwater, diving to depths of up to 60 metres.

This year, record numbers have been counted on Skomer Island, an important breeding site, which is fantastic news for these seabirds.

Have you seen any puffins on your trips to the coast this year? 👇

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