Ocean recovery can’t wait – and this Parliament has the power to act. Our Chief Executive, Sandy Luk's @oceansandy.bsky.social open letter to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham urges him to apply the ‘Makerfield test’ to our seas. Read the open letter: https://orlo.uk/mYhzQ

Open Letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham: The ‘Makerfield Test’ Starts at Sea

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As we experience a record-breaking heatwave, our seas are heating up too. Governments of the UK must respond with urgency to accelerate emissions cuts, properly protect our seas from destructive activities and rapidly invest in regeneration of these blue‑carbon habitats: orlo.uk/F0Dx0

Can you guess the top litter item picked up by our volunteers across the UK? The results from every survey completed between 16–31 May are now in. A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our Source to Sea Litter Survey.

Can you help save Scottish seas? Email your MSP today: scotlink.org/100days

Scottish Seabird Centre@seabirdcentre.bsky.social · 2mo ago

For over a decade the Scottish Govt has delayed crucial protections for our seas. This cannot go on. ️It’s time to bring our amazing seas back to life! Email your MSPs to demand action for marine protected areas within the first 100 days of this parliament. Take action: http://scotlink.org/100days

One year on from the ban on single-use vapes – what’s changed? Our 2025 Source to Sea surveys show a 16% reduction in vape litter across the UK. But the job isn’t done. Want to help? Take part in our Source to Sea Litter Survey to collect vital data about litter: www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can...

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

Government to ‘double down not back down’ on clean energy in face of gas spike

Key to the plans is breaking the link between gas and electricity prices

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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!

WWF Scotland@wwfscotland.bsky.social · 8mo ago

What a year for #RestorationForth! 632 people took part in restoration activities, including amazing local groups like ELREC, Royal Blind School, North Berwick Youth Project & more. Community power in action! Check out the thread for more highlights. ⬇️ #MarineRestoration #Conservation 1/5 🧵

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/

COP30: What about the ocean?

COP30: What about the ocean?

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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/