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.

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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
Marine life survey of the fore-shore at Roa Island, Meet at 19.00hrs LW 19.40hrs. For further details, see the document linked below or contact Lewis Bambury
Marine life survey of the fore-shore. (PDF 102kB)

Wednesday 8 September: ID Course 5: Sponges, worms and sea-squirts.
by various group members.
ID course summary by Jo Kaye
Capernwray Dive Centre, 7.30 pm. Admission £1.00. All welcome.

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 Lancashire diary.

MCS national news

MCS 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.

2009 fish supermarket survey

Marine and Coastal Access Act bill
the marine & coastal access act became law on the 12th November 2009 (relevant Parliamentary Proceedings). The act permits the establishment of marine conservation zones or 'reserves'. While as yet these only offer limited protection, they are a massive step forward for us. Please show your support by taking a look at some of the suggested reserves, you also have the opportunity to suggest a site of your own, and vote at:

Your Seas Your Voice