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New advice on avoiding British cod: how to make sure your fish and chips are sustainably sourced

Diners may soon need to rethink a staple of the classic English fish supper. The Marine Conservation Society, an environmental charity in the UK, recently downgraded all UK cod stocks and removed them from its list of sustainable seafood.

The Conversation · Apr 17

Drinks-related litter problem widespread on UK beaches, charity warns

The Marine Conservation Society said items like cans and bottles were found on 95% of beaches surveyed across the country.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

Hug and selfies as Prince of Wales meets young conservationists

William met members of the Marine Conservation Society’s Youth Ocean Network during a trip to Colwyn Bay

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025

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William hugged by well-wisher as he meets young marine conservationists

The Prince of Wales met members of the Marine Conservation Society’s Youth Ocean Network.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025

Giant frilly-mouthed jellyfish on the rise along British coastlines

Barrel jellyfish have been on a significant rise with a 230 per cent increase in sightings compared to last year

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025

Coming to a beach near you: a guide to the jellyfish you’ll find off the UK coast

Experts are warning of an unusually high number of jellyfish in UK seas this summer. These are the ones out there

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2025

Toxic Pfas above proposed safety limits in almost all English waters tested

Exclusive: 110 of 117 bodies of water tested by Environment Agency would fail standards, with levels in fish 322 times the planned limit

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025

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Fears water quality reforms ‘could leave swimmers more at risk’

More than half of Britons fear illness from polluted waters according to a survey

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

Concerns over water quality and reforms as bathing season begins in England

The Environment Agency starts testing water quality at designated bathing waters on Thursday.

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

Mackerel slips further down the sustainability scale in latest ‘good fish guide’

Conservationists warned businesses and consumers that the once sustainable fish is under ‘immense pressure’ from overfishing.

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Single-use plastic waste on UK and Channel Island beaches ‘up by 9.5% last year’

Litter such as crisp packets and bottle tops are polluting the coast at the rate of nearly two items a sq metre, conservation charity report finds

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025

Plastic litter increases by nearly 10% on UK beaches, charity clean-up finds

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) says it saw an increase in plastic litter picked up by volunteers in 2024.

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

Thousands of oysters reintroduced into Scottish river 'settling in well'

MARINE experts have expressed delight over positive signs that thousands of oysters released into the Firth of Forth are settling in well to their…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 11, 2024

Oysters doing well in Firth of Forth after reintroduction, say experts

Early signs of success seen in area where native European oysters were fished to local extinction by early 1900s

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024

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The Conversation · Oct 3, 2024

The secret to healthy and sustainable fish fingers – an expert explains

I like to eat quintessential fish fingers as a crusty bread sandwich, with lemon juice, mayonnaise and salad. And I’m not the only one. Fish fingers are one of the most commonly bought fish products in the UK, with around 1.5 million eaten each day (that’s 18 fish fingers every…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2024

Labour and LibDems silent on funding for sewage monitoring in Scotland

IN 2023, private water companies in England more than doubled the amount of sewage they discharged into the country’s rivers and seas.

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024

Scotland’s vulnerable marine life not properly protected, campaigners warn

Scottish government accused of missing deadlines to take action on overfishing and effects of climate breakdown

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023

Number of jellyfish spotted in UK seas rises by nearly one-third

This September saw a 400% rise on the same month in 2022

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Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023

Jellyfish on the rise as UK sightings increase by 32 per cent

This September saw a 400% rise on the same month in 2022

The Conversation · Sep 25, 2023

Five jellyfish species you may encounter more often in UK's warming seas

While scuba diving off the south-west coast of England this summer, I was lucky to encounter several different species of jellyfish in just a matter of weeks. Many of these, including the compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella), are already common to UK waters. But among them was one that I had…

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway councillors support ban on disposable vapes

The full health consequences of the smoking devices is still unknown, stated Mid and Upper Nithsdale Councillor Tony Berretti

Daily Record · Jul 3, 2023

Dozens of huge jellyfish line Scots beach dubbed 'graveyard' for sea creatures

Residents have spotted a collection of jellyfish 'invading' the beach.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 3, 2023

Edinburgh residents spot 'jellyfish invasion' as 'huge' creatures line the shore

Residents have spotted a collection of jellyfish 'invading' Portobello Beach, with one local describing the area as a 'jellyfish graveyard' after warnings from the Marine Conservation Society.

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2023

Scotland jellyfish alert as beachgoers warned of increasing stingers this summer

The sea creatures live in UK waters all year round, but their blooms increase in the warmer months.

T3 · Jun 16, 2023

Buying these new Spinnaker watches contributes towards marine conservation

The trio of timepieces are available now and limited to just 300 examples each.

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