Marine Conservation Society
@mcsuk.bsky.social
The UK's leading marine charity working towards a cleaner, better protected and healthier ocean for everyone 🌊
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 🙌
We did it - the #GreatBritishBeachClean 2025 is complete! What an incredible 10 days it's been 🙌 A massive thank you to everyone who came out to help us show our coastline some love - your passion for protecting our beaches and ocean has been incredible. We couldn’t have done it without you! 💙
October 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
We did it - the #GreatBritishBeachClean 2025 is complete! What an incredible 10 days it's been 🙌 A massive thank you to everyone who came out to help us show our coastline some love - your passion for protecting our beaches and ocean has been incredible. We couldn’t have done it without you! 💙
Positive ocean news 🌊
Start the week on a high by diving into our latest round-up of good news stories for our seas, including the discovery of new species, protections for a coral hotspot and the first council in Scotland to adopt a 'Motion for the Ocean'
👉 https://loom.ly/-qmdAK0
Start the week on a high by diving into our latest round-up of good news stories for our seas, including the discovery of new species, protections for a coral hotspot and the first council in Scotland to adopt a 'Motion for the Ocean'
👉 https://loom.ly/-qmdAK0
September 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Positive ocean news 🌊
Start the week on a high by diving into our latest round-up of good news stories for our seas, including the discovery of new species, protections for a coral hotspot and the first council in Scotland to adopt a 'Motion for the Ocean'
👉 https://loom.ly/-qmdAK0
Start the week on a high by diving into our latest round-up of good news stories for our seas, including the discovery of new species, protections for a coral hotspot and the first council in Scotland to adopt a 'Motion for the Ocean'
👉 https://loom.ly/-qmdAK0
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Seagrass mapping at Tyninghame on a beautifully clear & crisp morning...a wonderful way to welcome the Autumn Equinox 🍂🌱 #RestorationForth @mcsuk.bsky.social @seabirdcentre.bsky.social @wwfscotland.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Seagrass mapping at Tyninghame on a beautifully clear & crisp morning...a wonderful way to welcome the Autumn Equinox 🍂🌱 #RestorationForth @mcsuk.bsky.social @seabirdcentre.bsky.social @wwfscotland.bsky.social
Beach cleans are for the whole family – including your four-legged friends 🐶
Jasper had a great time when he joined his family for a beach clean – just listen to those happy pants and zoomies!
There’s still time to join a beach clean near you: www.mcsuk.org/greatbritishbeachclean
Jasper had a great time when he joined his family for a beach clean – just listen to those happy pants and zoomies!
There’s still time to join a beach clean near you: www.mcsuk.org/greatbritishbeachclean
September 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Beach cleans are for the whole family – including your four-legged friends 🐶
Jasper had a great time when he joined his family for a beach clean – just listen to those happy pants and zoomies!
There’s still time to join a beach clean near you: www.mcsuk.org/greatbritishbeachclean
Jasper had a great time when he joined his family for a beach clean – just listen to those happy pants and zoomies!
There’s still time to join a beach clean near you: www.mcsuk.org/greatbritishbeachclean
Ever heard of nurdles? These tiny plastic pellets are causing big problems
Nurdles are the raw material used to make plastic products. Millions are lost during transport, ending up on our beaches and in the sea
They’re hard to spot, harder to clean up and a growing threat to our ocean
Nurdles are the raw material used to make plastic products. Millions are lost during transport, ending up on our beaches and in the sea
They’re hard to spot, harder to clean up and a growing threat to our ocean
September 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Ever heard of nurdles? These tiny plastic pellets are causing big problems
Nurdles are the raw material used to make plastic products. Millions are lost during transport, ending up on our beaches and in the sea
They’re hard to spot, harder to clean up and a growing threat to our ocean
Nurdles are the raw material used to make plastic products. Millions are lost during transport, ending up on our beaches and in the sea
They’re hard to spot, harder to clean up and a growing threat to our ocean
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First of my @mcsuk.bsky.social #greatbritishbeachclean events this week on my home beach 💙🌊 6kg of litter gathered (mostly microplastic) by 11 lovely local volunteers. Great to have some auntie/niece time too 🫶 #gbbc #beachclean #iccleanup #marine #marinelitter #marine #mcsuk
September 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
First of my @mcsuk.bsky.social #greatbritishbeachclean events this week on my home beach 💙🌊 6kg of litter gathered (mostly microplastic) by 11 lovely local volunteers. Great to have some auntie/niece time too 🫶 #gbbc #beachclean #iccleanup #marine #marinelitter #marine #mcsuk
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Brilliant first event for the 2025 @mcsuk.bsky.social #GreatBritishBeachean with Moray Ocean Community!
September 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Brilliant first event for the 2025 @mcsuk.bsky.social #GreatBritishBeachean with Moray Ocean Community!
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On the same weekend celebrating #WorldCleanUpDay, our member @mcsuk.bsky.social's #GreatBritishBeachClean is back.
From 19-28 Sept, join thousands of volunteers who will clean UK beaches and coastlines, and collect data to drive change. #PlasticPollution
From 19-28 Sept, join thousands of volunteers who will clean UK beaches and coastlines, and collect data to drive change. #PlasticPollution
Great British Beach Clean
Every September thousands of people across the UK head to the coast to take part in the Great British Beach Clean.
www.mcsuk.org
September 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
On the same weekend celebrating #WorldCleanUpDay, our member @mcsuk.bsky.social's #GreatBritishBeachClean is back.
From 19-28 Sept, join thousands of volunteers who will clean UK beaches and coastlines, and collect data to drive change. #PlasticPollution
From 19-28 Sept, join thousands of volunteers who will clean UK beaches and coastlines, and collect data to drive change. #PlasticPollution
Jellyfish get a bad rep for their stinging sensibilities, but they’re actually remarkable creatures who benefit our seas and the wider environment
Find out more about how these helpful heroes are so much more than their sting: https://www.mcsuk.org/news/jellyfish-helpful-hero-not-stinging-villain/
Find out more about how these helpful heroes are so much more than their sting: https://www.mcsuk.org/news/jellyfish-helpful-hero-not-stinging-villain/
September 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Jellyfish get a bad rep for their stinging sensibilities, but they’re actually remarkable creatures who benefit our seas and the wider environment
Find out more about how these helpful heroes are so much more than their sting: https://www.mcsuk.org/news/jellyfish-helpful-hero-not-stinging-villain/
Find out more about how these helpful heroes are so much more than their sting: https://www.mcsuk.org/news/jellyfish-helpful-hero-not-stinging-villain/