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

‼️Free youth event with Doug Allan - 13th Sept, Edinburgh‼️ Our next @mcsuk.bsky.social youth event is live! Special guest Doug is an award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker 🦈 📍Nicolson Square Venues, Edinburgh 🗓️13th Sept 2024 🕰️ 10am Book here: shorturl.at/od64z 📷 Joseph Hadley

Your wish is our command! 💫 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/

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! 👇

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

Did you catch us on BBC Breakfast this morning? Our Citizen Science Officer Anna shared about the impact the changing climate is having on our seas and some of the unusual species we've had arriving around the UK coast Watch on BBC iPlayer (2hr 23mins in): www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

We’re thrilled to have @holcottagesuk as a supporting sponsor of this year’s Great British Beach Clean! 🌊 From family holidays to seaside getaways, they know how special our shores are - and they’re helping us keep them that way 💙 Join us this Sept 👉 www.mcsuk.org/greatbritishbeachclean

The #GreatBritishBeachClean is back this September! 🙌 From 19-28 Sept, thousands of volunteers will be hitting UK beaches to clean up our coastlines and collect vital data to drive real change 🌍 Find a beach clean near you 👉 www.mcsuk.org/greatbritishbeachclean

The 6th round of #GlobalPlasticsTreaty talks kicks off today. This is a crucial moment to tackle plastic pollution We’re calling on the UK Government to back a bold, binding treaty that cuts plastic production and holds polluters accountable Read more👇 www.mcsuk.org/news/the-un-...

Seaweed spotters wanted for The Big Seaweed Search: 26 July - 3 August. Identify, photograph & record 14 key species of seaweed that can be found around the UK. Dive in and get exploring! Find out more: www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can... A project from @mcsuk.bsky.social‬ & @nhm-london.bsky.social‬

Positive ocean news 🌊 From the rare sighting of a sea slug and a record number of humpback whale sightings, to new marine protections in Portugal and Sweden, we've plenty of good news for you to dive into this month. 👉mscuk.org/positive-ocean-news-july-25

It's #BigSeaweedSearch Week 🙌 Check out our Seaweed ID guide which helps you check the species ✅ Simply answer some questions about what the seaweed looks like, and we’ll let you know what it is: www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/big-seaweed-search/meet-the-seaweeds/#what-have-you-spotted

It's been a spectacular week on Orkney running community snorkel sessions, attending the EMEC open day for #StromnessShoppingWeek & supporting the team with seagrass monitoring for #RestorationForth 🌊🌱🌞 @mcsuk.bsky.social @seabirdcentre.bsky.social

The #BigSeaweedSearch Week starts today! 🙌 Become a citizen scientist and help us monitor the impacts of climate change on our marine life by heading to the coast and recording what seaweeds you find Find out more here: www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/citizen-science/big-seaweed-search

Big Seaweed Search Week kicks off on Sat 26th and we've been brushing up on our seaweed facts. How much do you know about seaweed? Take our quiz and test your knowledge 🌱 👉 https://actmcs.org/SeaweedQuiz #BigSeaweedSearch #BigSeaweedSearchWeek

The #BigSeaweedSearch Week is back next week (26th July - 3rd Aug) 🙌 Become a #CitizenScientist by heading to the coast, recording what seaweeds you find and letting us know Find out more: www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/citizen-science/big-seaweed-search/take-part-in-the-big-seaweed-search

Did you know there are 7 species of marine turtle? 6 of them have been reported in UK waters and the soft-shelled leatherback is the most common 🐢 Check out our Marine Turtle Fact File to help you identify the different species – and if you see any, let us know! 1/2 👇

We support yesterday’s State of Nature and Climate statement, which highlights the link between nature loss and climate change 🌍 🌊 Healthy seas are key to climate, wellbeing & the economy. The Government must act - starting with a PFAS ban in consumer products. https://loom.ly/F_071aA

PFAS 'forever chemicals' are everywhere, in rivers, lakes and seas. Today we have launched our joint proposal for how the UK can take urgent action on them. A PFAS-free UK is possible!

Ever spotted a #jellyfish but not sure what species it is? We’ve got a brilliant set of jellyfish ID guides to help you 👍 Check out all of guides and all the illustrations here 👇 www.mcsuk.org/sightings

We’re proud to partner with Wildling to help more people feel better in nature this summer, because sometimes it’s not about doing more, it’s about slowing down Wildling helps you walk, rest, play, and recharge in the world outside Download the app at wildling.app #WildlingApp

This Wednesday, members of the Marine Conservation Society team will be going to London to join the biggest ever mass lobby for people, climate, and nature, to demand that the Government act NOW 📣 #ActNowChangeForever

Our seas are full of #jellyfish, especially at this time of year 🌞 You may know some of the more common species, like moon jellyfish, but here are some lesser known species that visit UK waters Find out more about these unusual jellies: www.mcsuk.org/news/rare-jellyfish-species

Positive ocean news 🌊 There's plenty of good news for our seas from last month - we've rounded up some of our favourites below! For more ocean optimism, check out the full blog 👇 mcsuk.org/news/positive-ocean-news-june-25

Do you know how the ocean is protecting us against #ClimateChange? - It captures & stores around 25% of the CO2 we release - Absorbs 90% of heat produced by emissions - Prevents & reduces coastal erosion - Helps us generate renewable energy Read more: www.mcsuk.org/news/the-ocean-and-climate-change/

EXCITING TURTLE SIGHTING ALERT! We've had several reports come in of a Leatherback Turtle off of the Devon coast! 🐢 A big thanks to supporter Petra for sharing this fantastic video with us 😍 Read more facts about them here: www.mcsuk.org/news/look-out-for-leatherback-sea-turtles-this-summer/

Summer’s here which means it’s #jellyfish season. If you see any be sure to let us know! It’s easy to do, just hop on our website, ID the jelly and tell us a few details 👉 mcsuk.org/sightings In the meantime, check out some of these interesting facts about them

Thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery, over £6.9 million has been raised so far to help Marine Conservation Society restore and protect our seas and coastlines ❤️ #PlanetPostcode #ThePowerofPostcodes

Discover how the Community Voice Method (CVM) empowers Caribbean communities in turtle conservation! Join Amdeep Sanghera from @mcsuk.bsky.social on June 25th to learn more! Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1275154143... @britishecologicalsociety.org #marineconservation #turtles 🧪 🌎 #conservation

The UN Ocean Conference has been happening this week and it's been an incredibly important moment for our ocean. But what's it like to actually be there? Follow our Public Affairs Team around to find out... For a full breakdown of what's been happening: www.mcsuk.org/news/united-...

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our virtual UN Ocean Conference event, Amplifying Best Practice in the Caribbean UK Overseas Territories

📣 The Govt’s £7bn pledge for nature is welcome, but it's deeply concerning that marine conservation, both at home in the UK and the globally significant Blue Belt and Darwin Plus programmes was entirely missing from the #SpendingReview! 1/3 👇

Join our virtual event. Hear from government representatives and experts working with communities in Caribbean UKOTs as they discuss how community engagement enhances ocean restoration 12 June, 3pm BST/10am TCI Book here: https://www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/campaigns/unoc-join-us/#virtual-event

📣 Minister Emma Hardy has confirmed that the UK Government will ratify the High Seas Treaty by the end of the year. We really welcome this, but echo the Environment Audit Committee and hope this can be achieved as soon as possible

As world leaders gather for the UN Ocean Conference this week, we’re urging the UK Government to show true leadership in protecting our ocean. We’re calling on them to ratify the High Seas Treaty In just 30 secs, you can email your MP using our tool 👉 https://actmcs.org/UNOC-action-bsky #UNOC3

Exciting news - we were on @BBCTheOneShow last night! Our Policy and Advocacy Manager, Catherine was talking to JJ Chalmers about the effect that ghost fishing gear can have on marine wildlife Catch-up in iPlayer (our segment starts at 2mins 15 secs in): www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

This morning at #UNOC3 we met with Minister for Water and Flooding, @emmahardymp.bsky.social, after she signed a pledge on behalf of the UK Government to 'Advance Ocean Accounts by 2030' #BlueFinance

This week we're at the UN Ocean Conference! Day 1 was packed with powerful moments 🌊 Our team met with MPs, shared policy insights on climate resilience and stood with coalition partners on key issues like banning bottom-towed fishing www.mcsuk.org/news/united-nations-ocean-conference-day-one/

Today at #UNOC3 we're pleased to hear that the importance of engaging communities in using #BlueFinance to help restore our seas is being placed at the centre of the conversation

📢 Today the UK Government have announced plans to propose a ban on bottom trawling in 41 English Marine Protected Areas #Ocean #ProtectOurSeas