Ocean emergency Climate change Climate breakdown presents one of the greatest challenges in human history. We must act now to avoid catastrophe. Our ocean is a potential hero in the fight against climate change. It plays an important role in the global carbon cycle and is responsible for capturing and storing around 25% of the CO2 we release into the atmosphere. But we have not respected the ocean. Its ecosystems that regulate our climate are increasingly threatened by the way we use them. Climate emergency A healthy planet needs a healthy ocean. But right now ocean ecosystems that regulate our climate are under threat. We must take urgent action. Blue carbon report Our report in partnership with Rewilding Britain, exploring ocean-based solutions for fight the climate crisis. Climate-smart fishing Our ocean's health is vital in tackling the climate crisis and all industries operating across our seas have a role to play. 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