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:

Ribble Way walk: Report on the MCS walk 30th January: The Ribble Way walk between Longton and Penwortham (Preston) ... >> More

Help protect the Chagos: The Chagos archipelago in the Indian Ocean is one of the least-spoilt areas of marine wildlife on ea... >> More

Local MCS events happening soon:

Wednesday 10 February: Annual Photographic Competition
Furness Lecture Theatre No2. Lancaster University.Categories:- Above water, Below water and Humorous Marine Images. Further details from Louise Smail. Commence 19.30hrs. £1.00 Adm.

Wednesday 10 March: Monthly meeting: Tales from the river bank
By Michelle Cooper, Lancaster Maritime Museum. Furness Lecture Theatre No2. 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

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