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Hairy crabs and rampant limpets invade UK shores

Help spot non-native marine immigrants competing for space with our indigenous species >>More

MCS questions deepwater drilling after North Sea leak

MCS welcomes natural dispersal of leak off Aberdeen but says situation calls into question continued licensing >> More

Leatherback turtles arrive in UK waters

Whilst leatherback turtle populations face extinction in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, many nesting populations in the Atlantic appear to be increasing. >> More

Fish fight continues...

New instalment of the Fish Fight broadcast Monday evening, 9pm >> More

Cycle challenge with a marine twist

A team of intrepid cyclists is heading to John O'Groats, follow their progress >> More

UK seas like jellyfish soup as huge blooms appear

Warmer waters mean jellyfish numbers are on the rise. Jellies indicate the state of our seas and we need spotters around the UK >> More

Big week for fish

MCS urges UK Government and other Member States to show foresight and leadership now to enable fish stocks to be managed sustainably for the next decade >> More

Marine reserves documentary

BBC's Chris Packham talks about nature conservation in the sea in a special documentary >> More

MCS in 1million partnership with M&S

MCS celebrates the launch of the latest development in our partnership with M&S, Forever Fish. 21 million customers and 78,000 employees will be encouraged to clean up beaches and promote sustainable seafood. >> More

Moon jellyfish descend on Scottish power plant

MCS reveal the secret lives of jellyfish as bloom forces closure of the Torness nuclear power station in Scotland >>More

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The UK charity for the protection of our seas, shores and wildlife

Our seas are under immense pressure: too many fish are being taken out, too much rubbish is being thrown in and too little is being done to protect our precious marine wildlife and vital fish stocks.

MCS' vision is for seas rich in wildlife, abundant fish stocks and pollution free beaches and bathing waters seas that are fit for wildlife to thrive in and for people to enjoy, and seas that will support future generations with abundant resources.

We champion the need for marine wildlife protection, sustainable fisheries and clean seas and beaches.

Our many successes and campaigns to date include the introduction of Marine Acts to give better protection to our seas and marine life, and influencing sustainable seafood choices by major retailers and consumers through the Good Fish Guide.

We have also brought together thousands of volunteers in Beachwatch to clean our beaches of litter, and campaigned for Marine Reserves Now! to create safe havens for wildlife and fish populations to recover.

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Whether you join us, donate, or support one of our many projects and campaigns, you can help our seas and wildlife recover.

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