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.
The Society won a coveted “Coast Award 2011”. It achieved the award of "Best Green Marine Campaign" for its Beachwatch project, the marine litter survey and its clean-ups held at beaches all around the UK.
Registered charity no (England and Wales) 1004005, Registered charity no (Scotland) SCO37480
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