Marine Conservation Society

Seagrass meadows are vital to the survival of sea turtles, particularly the green sea turtle. These gentle herbivores spend their days grazing on the lush green blades, carefully selecting the tastiest morsels. Seagrass provides them with the energy they need to grow, migrate, and reproduce 🌱 But seagrass meadows are not just important for sea turtles; they play a vital role in the overall health of marine ecosystems. The dense root systems help to stabilise the ocean floor, preventing erosion and creating a stable habitat for all kinds of species. Seagrass is also a powerful ally against climate change, capable of capturing carbon up to 35 times faster than tropical rainforests and storing carbon 30-50 times more efficiently than terrestrial forests. Seagrass meadows face numerous threats including coastal development, pollution, and climate change. Protecting these vital habitats is crucial for the conservation of sea turtles and the overall health of our planet. With your help, we can continue to protect, restore, and plant crucial carbon-absorbing seagrass meadows. 👉 actmcs.org/thrive-25

Fancy a new role for the New Year? We're hiring! Our team is growing and we're looking for: - Community Fundraising Manager - Head of Ocean Regeneration & Sustainable Seafood - Community Engagement Manager - One Ocean Roadshow Delivery Officer For more info and to apply 👉 https://lnkd.in/dezK7US3 Be sure to tag anyone you think would be interested 👍 #CharityJobs #EnvironmentJobs #FundraisingJobs #OceanJobs #ConservationJobs #JobVacancy #Hiring #CommunityJobs

The ocean's gentle waves hold more than beauty – they cradle entire ecosystems vital to our planet's health. However, marine habitats are under threat, and wildlife faces unprecedented challenges from pollution, overfishing, and climate change. We are dedicated to protecting and restoring the UK’s marine environments, ensuring they remain a thriving home for dolphins, sea turtles, seabirds, and countless other species; but we can’t do it alone. We need your support - will you help us? Donate £25, or as much as you can afford, to help us revive the ocean in 2025 and beyond 🌊 👉 actmcs.org/thrive-25-li #ReviveOurOcean

Positive ocean news 🌊 We're starting the year on a positive note with our final monthly round-up of good news stories from 2024! To ensure there are even more wins for our seas to come, support us in reviving the ocean in 2025 and beyond 👉actmcs.org/thrive-25

Happy New Year 🎉 Have you made any new year's resolutions? Fancy doing something in 2025 to help our #ocean? We've got some great #OceanActions you can take to help our blue planet: 💙 Volunteer - Whether you're after a one-off beach clean, some time spent in the sea diving, or a more long-term commitment, our volunteering programme offers something for everyone 🏃Getting fit? Run, walk or swim for the sea - we've got a great selection of running and swimming events 🌊 Join our community of ocean optimists - become a member and help us fight for the future of the ocean Learn about all of our opportunities on our website👇 https://lnkd.in/epJKuTV

Sky lanterns may look pretty but what goes up, comes back down and their litter can be eaten by marine life, entangle turtles or sea birds and may result in death by choking, starvation or strangulation 😢 However you're celebrating this New Year's Eve, make sure you #DontLetGo! www.mcsuk.org/dontletgo #MarineLitter #OceanPlastic #PlasticPollution #WildlifeEntanglement

Help us make 2025 the year our ocean thrives 🌊 👉 actmcs.org/thrive-25 Pollution and damaging practices that harm our ocean are out ❌ Conservation, sustainability, habitat restoration, and ocean-friendly activities are in 💙 What are your ins and outs for the new year? Let us know in the comments! 👇

It's been another busy and challenging year but with your help we've achieved some amazing wins for our #ocean. Check out some of our highlights We couldn't have done it without our wonderful members, supporters and volunteers so thank YOU for supporting our work 💙 Want to help us achieve in more in 2025? There are plenty of ways you can support the ocean, from cleaning our beaches and surveying wildlife, to directly supporting out work with a donation. Find out what you can do 👉 https://lnkd.in/gefMRpX

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Under the waves and along every coastline there is magic to be found. With everything we do, we work to protect and revitalise our oceans so nature can flourish. But we cannot do it alone. By donating to our appeal this Christmas you’ll have a huge impact, helping support us in creating a healthier, protected ocean 👉 actmcs.org/thrive-25-li Together we can make 2025 the year our ocean thrives, for wildlife, for the climate, and for each other.