Ocean emergency People and the sea It’s official! Time by the coast and sea – in blue space – makes us feel happier and healthier. Research has shown that time by the sea brings real benefits for people’s health and wellbeing. But this isn’t a one-way relationship – people who have made the connection between their own wellbeing and the ocean are more likely to want to look after it. Our health and wellbeing is inextricably linked with the health of our ocean. Our Blue Heart We are on a mission to deepen our understanding of this incredible relationship between people and the ocean. Community Voice Method For over a decade, we've been working with communities to develop a shared appreciation and deeper understanding of the all the ways in which the ocean benefits them. Working together Collaboration is at the heart of our ‘People & the Sea’ work. We actively seek opportunities to work with others and are effective partners in a number of networks. Whoever you are - we’d love to know what the ocean means to you. Tell us your blue heart story 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