The cost of marine litter is huge. Our Head of Public Affairs, Fiona Thomas, explains why action is vital for the circular economy plan - https://orlo.uk/dPDQQ @lcefuk.bsky.social

The face you make when you realise there are just 24 hours left to reach our Big Give target! 😮 Any donation you give right now is matched pound for pound by the Big Give and generous pledges from Sonardyne and the Marsh Charitable Trust. Donate now: - actmcs.org/big-give-blu...

You might have seen PFAS, known as forever chemicals, in the news this morning. Last week, our Parliamentary Affairs team hosted a discussion in Westminster to talk about the impact of forever chemicals.

Last night I was on STV news talking about the UK packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme. With thanks to our friends at @keepscotbeautiful.bsky.social and @keepwalestidy.cymru for leading this work I had the chance to advocate for our joint @mcsuk.bsky.social ask of litter payments!

Human‑made chemicals are harming your favourite marine wildlife. We’re determined to put a stop to it, but we need your help. For this week only, every donation will be doubled by our corporate funders - https://orlo.uk/5hhDW #EarthDay #EarthRaise

We welcome the commitment from Ed Miliband to accelerate the transition to clean power. Regeneration of our ocean is critical in tackling climate change. We need strategic marine planning that accelerates ocean regeneration alongside development of renewable energy. bit.ly/4coBWlR

Knock knock - it's your election candidates. But do they really care about our ocean? This is your chance to ask important questions about the marine issues you care about. Manifesto for Welsh Seas: https://orlo.uk/rGWt7 Manifesto for Scottish Seas: https://orlo.uk/599SZ

We found more than 600,000 pieces of litter on UK beaches last year - but there’s hope. The presence of single‑use plastic items fell by 18% compared with 2024. This shows that data‑driven policy is working! See the full results here: https://orlo.uk/RDlZt

📢Youth Engagement Internship, Scotland, is live!📢 Aged 18 to 25, live in the Central Belt of Scotland & have a passion for protecting our planet? @mcsuk.bsky.social ☀️🏖️ Apply now: www.mcsuk.org/work-for-us/...

Three cheers for ocean wins! This week we’ve had some great news for our seas: 1) Wales can include glass in their DRS (October 2027) 2) Plastic in wet wipes banned in Scotland (like the rest of the UK) 3) The UK Government is one big step closer to ratifying the High Seas Treaty.

Positive ocean news 🌊 With the High Seas Treaty and France's ban on PFAS now in force, to a boost in whale numbers and rescued manatees, there's plenty of ocean optimism to enjoy this month Head to our blog to discover the latest ocean news 👉 mcsuk.org/positive-ocean-news-january-26

We asked some of our amazing volunteers why oysters are so important for our ocean, and how restoring their populations can help our seas thrive once again 🌊 By donating just £9.72, you can help grow a dozen baby oysters to restore our shores 👉 actmcs.org/oyster-hero-bsky

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🎄

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

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

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

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/

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. 1/2 👇

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/

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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-...

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

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

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

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/

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

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#sustainable

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 1/3 👇

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! 💙

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

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

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

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

Brilliant first event for the 2025 @mcsuk.bsky.social #GreatBritishBeachean with Moray Ocean Community!

On the same weekend celebrating #WorldCleanUpDay, our member @mcsuk.bsky.social#WorldCleanUpDays #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

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/

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/

🌊 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

Wow, some beautiful #WildlifeSightings by @saltwaterlifeuk.bsky.social If you spot a jellyfish around the UK coast, be sure to let us know -> www.mcsuk.org/sightings

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