http://www.mcsuk.org/
Working to preserve the sea, shore, and wildlife of both, the Marine Conservation Society of the United Kingdom focuses on, among other things, cleanup of trash along the shorelines and reducing overfishing which is devastating the fish populations offshore.
One of their primary tools for these purposes is education of both the general public and through programs provided in elementary schools in the UK and abroad. Their Web site offers information regarding purchasing sustainable seafood, where to find the cleanest and safest beaches, and tips regarding how to reduce one's own litter footprint when it comes to protecting the shorelines.
Through involvement with lobbying for protections for their marine life and sanctions against those that violate them, UK Marine & Coastal Access Act 2009 and the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 were finally passed. The best and most powerful tool for the MCS in terms of lobbying has been the display of public support, the outpouring of volunteers at both the cleanup events MCS organizes, as well as the petition signing and other lobbying the public has done on their behalf. This has demonstrated to local lawmakers and the government that protection of the sea and its surrounding areas is important to the people who have placed them in the position to enact the protections they want.
More advocates are always needed...it's a large space with many complicated issues and more people are needed to help further the cause. Find out more about how you can help by visiting their Web site, or check them out on Facebook at "Marine Conservation Society". They are also on Twitter as @MCSUK.
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