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:

Marine science update 12th September 2011: A couple of articles over the last few weeks do make interesting and/or disturbing reading: I think ... >> More

Shore Walk Roa Island 30th August 2011: This will be an informal event looking for and recording some of the creatures that can be found on ... >> More

Local MCS events happening soon:

Saturday 28 January: Circular walk, Cook O'Lune
UPDATED: Meet at Crook O'Lune car park at 10:00. The car park is signposted from the A683, grid reference SD 521 647. WC available, there is a £1 parking charge. Distance approx 6 miles (shorter if the weather is bad). Bring a drink and snack lunch. Walking boots are recommended as the route is muddy in places. For further details contact Hilary Parkes.

Wednesday 8 February: Irish Sea Conservation Zones
A presentation by Cheryl Nicholson, Marine Conservation Officer, North West Wildlife Trusts. Plus UK marine wildlife film. Furness Lecture Theatre No 2 Lancaster University. Commence 19.30hrs. £1.00 Adm.

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