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Experience a wild swim in the wonderful waters off Eastbourne and join MCS for our first ever Big Sea Swim on Saturday 30th June. >> More
MCS and partners call on European countries to set a 50% litter reduction target when EU states finalise plans for 2020 >> More
The MCS Beachwatch Big Weekend Report launched today reveals a rise in poop scoop bags on beaches >> More
Are you an online shopper at Waitrose? If so, choose MCS as your charity at the checkout & we will receive a donation! >> More
MCS has met with Cornish sailors to discuss Falmouth port development and impact on maerl beds >>More
Only the third reported sighting to MCS of one of these powerful stingers this year >> More
Spotted warnings about pollution on the beach? The Cleaner Seas Forum wants to know what you thought >>More
St Agnes, Bude, Sandbanks, Cardiff and Leogoland are all venues where you can meet the RNLI >>More
Help spot non-native marine immigrants competing for space with our indigenous species >>More
Warmer waters mean jellyfish numbers are on the rise. Jellies indicate the state of our seas and we need spotters around the UK >> More
MCS reveal the secret lives of jellyfish as bloom forces closure of the Torness nuclear power station in Scotland >>More
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MCS delighted as key players in coastal pollution join forces to tackle Northern Ireland's failing beaches >> More
Basking sharks have come early with sightings from Cornwall to Scotland. Get spotting and reporting here >>More
461 bathing beaches Recommended for excellent water quality. New guide also features safety tips
Brits rubbish habits are going down the pan as MCS urges bag it, bin it, don't flush in the latest Beachwatch report >> More
Love being in the sea? Designated bathing beaches are being reviewed from now until September >> More
New website supports MCS campaign for mapping and monitoring of discharge pipes on beaches >> More
Book a holiday with Helpful Holidays and 10 pounds will be donated to MCS! >> More
Lancashire GBG site user wins a week in the West Country after filling in our website user survey >> More
We know you love the sea and have great memories of your time by it and in it. Share your best times here >> More
Tell us what you think about the Good Beach Guide website and you could win a holiday in the South West >> More
Make a move this festive period and discover a winter wonderland on the sea shore >> More
Your Seas Your Voice website has hit 10,000 votes in less than a year. Tell us where you want to see protected now! >> More
Thousands of people helped MCS clean up UK beaches over the Beachwatch Big Weekend. THANKS TO YOU ALL!
Beachwatch Big Weekend 2010 takes place in September and MCS hopes more people than ever will clean up >> More
Good Beach Guide sponsors, the RNLI are holding beach safety events this summer. Check out your nearest one >> More
We've been sent this image taken near Paignton. What is it? Bigger than a sealion, reptile-like head, long neck. Join our Facebook debate to try and identify it >> More
Basking sharks as big as buses have been spotted leaping out of the water off UK coasts. Report your sightings here >> More
Caroline Wakefield died in 1957 after a swim in polluted seawater. Brother Chris is cycling to raise cash for MCS >>More
Massive Leatherback turtles have been spotted off UK beaches. Tell MCS when you see a turtle off the coast. Report here >> More
MCS Good Beach Guide 2010 says 421 of the UK's 769 bathing beaches have excellent water quality...
MCS urges beachgoers to report sewage overflow pipes and help stop beach pollution... more
Download the Good Beach Guide report to find out how we recommend our beaches... more
MCS Good Beach Guide has received major media coverage including ITV' s 'Tonight'
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