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
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
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
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
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
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/
Hello schools and educators 📣 Our Ocean-Friendly Schools Award is all about empowering young people to take action for the ocean and share what they learn 🌊
Interested? Find out more: https://www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/fun-learning/primary-learning/ocean-friendly-schools-award/
Interested? Find out more: https://www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/fun-learning/primary-learning/ocean-friendly-schools-award/
September 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Hello schools and educators 📣 Our Ocean-Friendly Schools Award is all about empowering young people to take action for the ocean and share what they learn 🌊
Interested? Find out more: https://www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/fun-learning/primary-learning/ocean-friendly-schools-award/
Interested? Find out more: https://www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/fun-learning/primary-learning/ocean-friendly-schools-award/
🌊 Big news for ocean protection!
The High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) has been introduced in Parliament today.
Once ratified, it could safeguard marine life across nearly two-thirds of the world’s oceans.
#HighSeasTreaty #OceanProtection #BBNJ
Image credit: Martin Prochaz
The High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) has been introduced in Parliament today.
Once ratified, it could safeguard marine life across nearly two-thirds of the world’s oceans.
#HighSeasTreaty #OceanProtection #BBNJ
Image credit: Martin Prochaz
September 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
🌊 Big news for ocean protection!
The High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) has been introduced in Parliament today.
Once ratified, it could safeguard marine life across nearly two-thirds of the world’s oceans.
#HighSeasTreaty #OceanProtection #BBNJ
Image credit: Martin Prochaz
The High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) has been introduced in Parliament today.
Once ratified, it could safeguard marine life across nearly two-thirds of the world’s oceans.
#HighSeasTreaty #OceanProtection #BBNJ
Image credit: Martin Prochaz
Positive ocean news 🌊
It's been an incredible month for discoveries about the wonderful marine life that call our ocean home.
Learn about new species and sightings of known ones in new areas (or for the first time in 50 years) in our latest round-up 👉 mscuk.org/news/positive-ocean-news-august-25
It's been an incredible month for discoveries about the wonderful marine life that call our ocean home.
Learn about new species and sightings of known ones in new areas (or for the first time in 50 years) in our latest round-up 👉 mscuk.org/news/positive-ocean-news-august-25
August 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Positive ocean news 🌊
It's been an incredible month for discoveries about the wonderful marine life that call our ocean home.
Learn about new species and sightings of known ones in new areas (or for the first time in 50 years) in our latest round-up 👉 mscuk.org/news/positive-ocean-news-august-25
It's been an incredible month for discoveries about the wonderful marine life that call our ocean home.
Learn about new species and sightings of known ones in new areas (or for the first time in 50 years) in our latest round-up 👉 mscuk.org/news/positive-ocean-news-august-25
Your wish is our command! 💫
You: can you do a rainbow sea slug next?
Us: *gleefully opens Photoshop*
You: can you do a rainbow sea slug next?
Us: *gleefully opens Photoshop*
August 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Your wish is our command! 💫
You: can you do a rainbow sea slug next?
Us: *gleefully opens Photoshop*
You: can you do a rainbow sea slug next?
Us: *gleefully opens Photoshop*
Ever wondered who'd win in a race, a seal or a sea lion? Read on to find out 👉
https://www.mcsuk.org/news/whats-the-difference-between-seals-and-sea-lions/
https://www.mcsuk.org/news/whats-the-difference-between-seals-and-sea-lions/
August 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Ever wondered who'd win in a race, a seal or a sea lion? Read on to find out 👉
https://www.mcsuk.org/news/whats-the-difference-between-seals-and-sea-lions/
https://www.mcsuk.org/news/whats-the-difference-between-seals-and-sea-lions/
No one does colour better than nature 🎨
From lemon yellow to pecan brown and cerulean blue, here are some of the dazzling colour combinations you'll find if you visit the coast this summer.
Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments! 👇
From lemon yellow to pecan brown and cerulean blue, here are some of the dazzling colour combinations you'll find if you visit the coast this summer.
Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments! 👇
August 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
No one does colour better than nature 🎨
From lemon yellow to pecan brown and cerulean blue, here are some of the dazzling colour combinations you'll find if you visit the coast this summer.
Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments! 👇
From lemon yellow to pecan brown and cerulean blue, here are some of the dazzling colour combinations you'll find if you visit the coast this summer.
Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments! 👇
Jellyfish season is in full swing and we've been getting some questions about stings. Which jellyfish sting? How bad is it? What do you do if you get stung? So we've put together some infographics to help 👇
August 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Jellyfish season is in full swing and we've been getting some questions about stings. Which jellyfish sting? How bad is it? What do you do if you get stung? So we've put together some infographics to help 👇
We asked our beach clean volunteers what one message they'd like to share with the public (and government) about beach litter. Here's what they said 👀
The #GreatBritishBeachClean is back 19-28 Sept
Find a beach clean near you 👉 www.mcsuk.org/greatbritishbeachclean
The #GreatBritishBeachClean is back 19-28 Sept
Find a beach clean near you 👉 www.mcsuk.org/greatbritishbeachclean
August 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
We asked our beach clean volunteers what one message they'd like to share with the public (and government) about beach litter. Here's what they said 👀
The #GreatBritishBeachClean is back 19-28 Sept
Find a beach clean near you 👉 www.mcsuk.org/greatbritishbeachclean
The #GreatBritishBeachClean is back 19-28 Sept
Find a beach clean near you 👉 www.mcsuk.org/greatbritishbeachclean