Seagrass, mussels, kelp and native oysters filter pollutants, capture carbon and protect habitats. These are the League of Unlikely Ocean Heroes! But they’re facing challenges from dredging to climate change.
Help them thrive again by donating today 👉 actmcs.org/oyster-hero-tw
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-tw
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🎄
#HappyHolidays#MerryChristmas#SeasonsGreetings
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! actmcs.org/oyster-hero-tw
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-tw
In just a few months it's the Scottish Elections - a critical moment and we're working to ensure that the ocean gets the attention that it deserves 🌊
We're calling on Scottish Government to take these 5 bold actions: actmcs.org/ScottishManifesto#ScottishElections
Fancy a new role for the New Year? We're hiring! Our team is growing and we're looking for a Senior Corporate Development Manager to help us develop powerful partnerships that drive real conservation impact 🌊
Find out more and apply here 👉 mcsuk.org/work-for-us/curren…
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It’s International Volunteers' Day and we're celebrating the amazing people who help us with our work 🙌
We’d like to say a huge thank you to all our volunteers, we really couldn't do what we do without you 💙
Want to get involved? Find out more here: mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/vo…
We are excited to share @AnnaGelderd has become the Species Champion for seagrass. With Anna championing the species, we have a strong route to raise questions, push for action and secure better protection for seagrass nationwide 🙌
Learn about seagrass: mcsuk.org/ocean-emergency/ma…
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We were pleased to attend the launch of the Environmental Improvement Plan for England with @EmmaHardyMP and @DefraGovUK
With our seas under pressure, the PFAS Plan is welcome. Now we must ensure it translates into urgent action to protect our seas
mcsuk.org/ocean-emergency/oc…
ALT A beautiful underwater scene with large throngs of kelp seaweed floating under the ocean's surface. A snakelocks anemone is in the foreground and a deep turquoise blue sea is in the background. Photograph credit: Martin Stevens
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
Read on to learn more 👇
Lost sea otter pup reunited with mother in California
A team from the Marine Mammal Center received reports of the lost pup and rescued it before searching for its mother. The pair were successfully reunited and swam off together.
goodnewsnetwork.org/baby-sea…