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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · 4d

For a more indepth dive into our policy on deposit return schemes, you can find our policy paper here -> s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.mcsuk....

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · 4d

Everywhere that has a deposit return scheme (DRS) has less litter - so of course we are big fans! If you are a fan of DRS then why not join our DRS Fanclub? www.mcsuk.org/ocean-emerge...

Deposit Return Scheme Fan Club

This page highlights organisations and community groups who are also excited for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to begin; helping to reduce litter in the environment, increase recycling rates and mov...

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · 4d

Brilliant piece by Nada Farhoud on learnings from Denmark and Latvia to help the UK move towards a circular economy. We're excited for the UK to join Denmark and Latvia in having a deposit return scheme for bottles and cans in October 2027
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UK must learn from the world's first city-wide reuseable cup scheme

In Aarhus, Denmark a successful scheme which collects and washes cups for a small deposit has stopped more than one million so far from being binned

www.mirror.co.uk

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · 8d

Result! After a decade of collaboration, consultation and campaigning, Our Head of Policy & Advocy, Calum Duncan is delighted to share that Scottish Parliament Rural Affairs and Islands Committee supports proposed fisheries management measures for Scotland's vast offshore Marine Protected Areas 🙌

Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 8d

'We know protection works' - Calum Duncan, convenor of our marine group, spoke to @parliament.scot
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee this morning about fisheries management measures for offshore marine protected areas.

Contains information licensed under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · 8d

We did it - the #GreatBritishBeachClean 2025 is complete! What an incredible 10 days it's been 🙌 A massive thank you to everyone who came out to help us show our coastline some love - your passion for protecting our beaches and ocean has been incredible. We couldn’t have done it without you! 💙

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · 10d

Positive ocean news 🌊

Start the week on a high by diving into our latest round-up of good news stories for our seas, including the discovery of new species, protections for a coral hotspot and the first council in Scotland to adopt a 'Motion for the Ocean'

👉 https://loom.ly/-qmdAK0

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · 13d

@catgodders.bsky.social Brilliant, well done to everyone involved. Love the canine helping out with the organising too!

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Caitlin Godfrey @catgodders.bsky.social · 17d

Seagrass mapping at Tyninghame on a beautifully clear & crisp morning...a wonderful way to welcome the Autumn Equinox 🍂🌱 #RestorationForth @mcsuk.bsky.social @seabirdcentre.bsky.social @wwfscotland.bsky.social

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · 16d

Beach cleans are for the whole family – including your four-legged friends 🐶

Jasper had a great time when he joined his family for a beach clean – just listen to those happy pants and zoomies!

There’s still time to join a beach clean near you: www.mcsuk.org/greatbritishbeachclean

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · 17d

Ever heard of nurdles? These tiny plastic pellets are causing big problems

Nurdles are the raw material used to make plastic products. Millions are lost during transport, ending up on our beaches and in the sea

They’re hard to spot, harder to clean up and a growing threat to our ocean

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Katie @weekates88.bsky.social · 18d

First of my @mcsuk.bsky.social #greatbritishbeachclean events this week on my home beach 💙🌊 6kg of litter gathered (mostly microplastic) by 11 lovely local volunteers. Great to have some auntie/niece time too 🫶 #gbbc #beachclean #iccleanup #marine #marinelitter #marine #mcsuk

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Catherine Gemmell @cathgem2000.bsky.social · 20d

Brilliant first event for the 2025 @mcsuk.bsky.social #GreatBritishBeachean with Moray Ocean Community!

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OneOcean Flotilla @oceanflotilla.bsky.social · 20d

On the same weekend celebrating #WorldCleanUpDay, our member @mcsuk.bsky.social's #GreatBritishBeachClean is back.

From 19-28 Sept, join thousands of volunteers who will clean UK beaches and coastlines, and collect data to drive change. #PlasticPollution

Great British Beach Clean

Every September thousands of people across the UK head to the coast to take part in the Great British Beach Clean.

www.mcsuk.org

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · 23d

Jellyfish get a bad rep for their stinging sensibilities, but they’re actually remarkable creatures who benefit our seas and the wider environment

Find out more about how these helpful heroes are so much more than their sting: https://www.mcsuk.org/news/jellyfish-helpful-hero-not-stinging-villain/

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · 24d

Hello schools and educators 📣 Our Ocean-Friendly Schools Award is all about empowering young people to take action for the ocean and share what they learn 🌊

Interested? Find out more: https://www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/fun-learning/primary-learning/ocean-friendly-schools-award/

Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · 29d

🌊 Big news for ocean protection!

The High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) has been introduced in Parliament today.
Once ratified, it could safeguard marine life across nearly two-thirds of the world’s oceans.

#HighSeasTreaty #OceanProtection #BBNJ
Image credit: Martin Prochaz

A humpback whale breaches, majestically reaching up to the sky. White speckling underneath its mouth contrasts with the dark grey of the rest of its body and the ridged pectoral fin is clearly seen.

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · Sep 3

Wow, some beautiful #WildlifeSightings by @saltwaterlifeuk.bsky.social

If you spot a jellyfish around the UK coast, be sure to let us know -> www.mcsuk.org/sightings

Dr Lauren Smith @saltwaterlifeuk.bsky.social · Sep 2

🐟 Great to see a few interesting critters off the east coast over the last couple of weeks!
A fair few shoals of juvenile gadoids, a teeny mysid shrimp i was pleased to spot on the kelp, and some photogenic lions mane jellies too!

🤿 🌊 🦑

#freediving #underwaterphotography

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · Aug 28

Positive ocean news 🌊

It's been an incredible month for discoveries about the wonderful marine life that call our ocean home.

Learn about new species and sightings of known ones in new areas (or for the first time in 50 years) in our latest round-up 👉 mscuk.org/news/positive-ocean-news-august-25

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Katie @weekates88.bsky.social · Aug 25

‼️Free youth event with Doug Allan - 13th Sept, Edinburgh‼️

Our next @mcsuk.bsky.social youth event is live! Special guest Doug is an award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker 🦈

📍Nicolson Square Venues, Edinburgh
🗓️13th Sept 2024
🕰️ 10am

Book here: shorturl.at/od64z

📷 Joseph Hadley

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · Aug 21

Your wish is our command! 💫
You: can you do a rainbow sea slug next?
Us: *gleefully opens Photoshop*

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · Aug 21

Ever wondered who'd win in a race, a seal or a sea lion? Read on to find out 👉
https://www.mcsuk.org/news/whats-the-difference-between-seals-and-sea-lions/

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · Aug 20

No one does colour better than nature 🎨

From lemon yellow to pecan brown and cerulean blue, here are some of the dazzling colour combinations you'll find if you visit the coast this summer.

Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · Aug 14

Jellyfish season is in full swing and we've been getting some questions about stings. Which jellyfish sting? How bad is it? What do you do if you get stung? So we've put together some infographics to help 👇

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · Aug 13

We asked our beach clean volunteers what one message they'd like to share with the public (and government) about beach litter. Here's what they said 👀

The #GreatBritishBeachClean is back 19-28 Sept

Find a beach clean near you 👉 www.mcsuk.org/greatbritishbeachclean

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Marine Conservation Society @mcsuk.bsky.social · Aug 11

Did you catch us on BBC Breakfast this morning? Our Citizen Science Officer Anna shared about the impact the changing climate is having on our seas and some of the unusual species we've had arriving around the UK coast

Watch on BBC iPlayer (2hr 23mins in): www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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