Rewild our waters Our conference and AGM is online TONIGHT from 7pm Register now We are the Marine Conservation Society, fighting for a cleaner, better protected, healthier ocean: one we can all enjoy. Ocean emergency Our ocean is at tipping point. Our waters are being polluted and habitats are being destroyed; harming species and reducing the ocean’s ability to help fight climate change. Our action plan Our goal is to recover the health of the ocean; for the sake of our wildlife, our climate and our own wellbeing. Facts and stats From devastating stats on plastic in our seas to fascinating facts about species, find out more about the ocean and the work we're doing. How to take action There are so many ways to get involved and fight for the future of our ocean: campaign, donate or volunteer and you’ll join a movement of people all over the country. Great British Beach Clean events Source to Sea Litter Quest Previous link Next link Item 0 of 8 55 % drop in plastic bags found on UK beaches since 5p charge introduced 73 p for every £1 donated is used for our charitable activities 25,000 volunteers donating their time What's new 10 Nov 2021, 1:44 p.m. Enough talk, join us in demanding urgent climate action 30 Nov 2021 Your donation doubled this Christmas with The Big Give! 25 Nov 2021 The results are in for our Great British Beach Clean 2021 25 Nov 2021 Press Release: Great British Beach Clean results for Wales Support our call for urgent ocean action Help us fight for our future Contact us Media centre Work for us Useful information Terms and conditions Privacy policy Cookie policy © Marine Conservation Society 2021. Registered charity in England and Wales 1004005 and in Scotland SC037480. Registered company limited by guarantee in England and Wales 02550966. Registered office: Overross House, Ross Park, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7US. VAT number: 321491232. Site by Torchbox Some of these cookies are essential for the site to function, while others provide insights into how the site is being used. You can set your preferences for non-essential cookies using the check boxes below. For more information visit our cookie policy Accept recommended settings Essential cookies These cookies are necessary for our website to function. They are only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in to your account or filling in forms. Performance These cookies allow us to measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. Performance Targeting These cookies may be set through our site by third party providers. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. Targeting