|
Marine Conservation Society: Lancashire area group |
|||||||
|
|
The seas around the UK host a wealth of wildlife. You might be surprised to learn that the UK's seas cover an area three times that of the land, and host half of our national bio-diversity. It's a strange world beneath the waves, one that we know little about, but one that is increasingly under pressure from human activity. Latest marine life blog posts:Science roundup, 19th July 2010: A quick turn-around on this occasion - with hopeful news from the Gulf of Mexico, though even if the... >> More Science update 14th July 2010: The usual mixed bag of marine science, trawled from the Google deeps. This week we have tales of eel... >> More Local MCS events happening soon:Wednesday 11 August: Monthly Meeting: Shore walk. Roa Island Wednesday 8 September: ID Course 5: Sponges, worms and sea-squirts. You are invited to join us for talks, on dives and beach litter surveys. - please see our diary for a complete list of forthcoming events: MCS national newsMCS Supermarket Survey 2009 how sustainable is the fish sold at your supermarket?. Supermarkets sell nearly 90% of all seafood in the UK, and have a key role in encouraging sustainable fisheries practice. Marine and Coastal Access Act |
||
|
© Lancashire MCS and contributors 2009, design by www.cookandkaye.co.uk Website sponsored by Ortalan - effective management of corporate risk and public safety | ||