Marine Conservation Society

The Marine Conservation Society a UK charity for the protection of the seas around the United Kingdom, and for the protection of their shores and wildlife.^[1] According to their website MCS's Vision is:

"For seas rich in wildlife, abundant fish stocks and pollution free beaches and bathing waters – seas that are fit for wildlife to thrive in and for people to enjoy, and seas that will support future generations with abundant resources."

Their website also states:

"We champion the need for marine wildlife protection, sustainable fisheries and clean seas and beaches."

The society was first set up under the name of the 'Underwater Conservation Society' in 1977 when it was championed by Bernard Eaton, together with leading scientists and other public figures including HRH The Prince of Wales. The society later adopted the name “Marine Conservation Society” and was registered with the Charity Commission in 1983.^[2]

The Charity's main current concerns about the UK seas are:

• Too many fish are being taken out due to to much fishing^[3]
• Too much rubbish is being thrown into the seas^[4]
• Not enough protection the marine wildlife and vital fish stocks.^[5]

To combat these the MCS have helped introduce many Marine Acts to better protect UK seas and marine life^[6], influenced sustainable seafood choices by major retailers and consumers through the Good Fish Guide^[7]to help improve dwindling fish stocks, and have also brought together thousands of volunteers in their 'Beachwatch' projects to clean beaches of litter.^[8]

Timeline

• 1975 - Bernard Eaton (Editor of Diver mag) had the idea of holding an Underwater Conservation Year with the help of key figures like David Bellamy. The first meeting was held in the Wig and Pen Club in Fleet Street.
• 1977 - The first Conservation Year with HRH Prince of Wales as President. Hundreds of divers got involved to survey marine habitats.
• 1978 - The Underwater Conservation Society was established due to the success of the 'Conservation Year' in Bob Earll's shed in Ross on Wye, Herefordshire. Bob was the new UCS Project Co-ordinator.
• 1983 – Name changed to Marine Conservation Society
• 1986 - MCS start Seasearch with JNCC
• 1987 - Published Golden List of Clean Beaches - now called the Good Beach Guide
• 1988 - Office burns down in central Ross-on-Wye
• 1993 – First Beachwatch weekend
• 1998 – MCS wins protection for Basking sharks
• 1999 - MCS starts lobbying for a review of marine nature conservation in UK
• 1999 - MCS members magazine is first printed in colour
• 2000 - Office opened in Scotland
• 2001 - Launches Adopt-a-turtle scheme
• 2007 - MCS staff and supporters march on Parliament calling for a strong Marine Bill
• 2008 - MCS celebrates Silver Jubilee
• 2009 - Marine Act passed
• 2009 - Your Seas Your Voice Campaign launched
• 2010 - Scottish Marine Act passed

Activities

• MCS has a network of local supporters' groups.
• MCS involves volunteers in surveys and other projects such as Beachwatch, Seasearch, wildlife sightings, fundraising, reporting overflowing sewage pipes.
• MCS lobbies the UK Government and the European Union.
• MCS Cool Seas Roadshow visits hundreds of schools and sees thousands of children every year.
• MCS Campaigns against balloon releases, plastic bags, for Marine Reserves, sustainable fisheries.

Registered charity no (England and Wales) 1004005, Registered charity no (Scotland) SCO37480

References

1. ^ http://www.mcsuk.org/
2. ^ http://www.mcsuk.org/information/About%20MCS/About%20MCS/History
3. ^ http://neweconomics.org/press-releases/future-of-fishing-last-chance-to-save-fish-stocks
4. ^ http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/apr/21/rise-bathroom-rubbish-uk-beaches
5. ^ http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2007/dec/20/conservation.wildlife
6. ^ http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201012/cmselect/cmenvfru/writev/fisheries/cfp01.htm,
7. ^ http://www.co-operative.coop/corporate/ethicsinaction/takeaction/Marine-Reserves/
8. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14959103

External links

• Marine Conservation Society Website
• Good Beach Guide
• Seasearch

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