The seas around the UK host a wealth of wildlife. You might be surprised to learn that the UK's seas cover an area three times that of the land, and host half of our national bio-diversity. It's a strange world beneath the waves, one that we know little about, but one that is increasingly under pressure from human activity.

The local area group is active in surveying wildlife in Morecambe Bay and the North West Coast of the UK. We organise beach cleans, guided beach walks and talks about marine wildlife. We are part of The Marine Conservation Society, the UK’s leading marine charity. We work to ensure our seas are healthy, pollution free and protected.

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Summer Beach Clean 2026: On 8th July 2026, meet at Half Moon Bay Cafe car park at 19:00 - we can provide litter pickers, but please bring a tough pair of gloves to protect your hands. Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult! Above: A photo of our beach clean in March this year - hopefully th... >> More

MCS: Blackpool and Fylde College student dissertations 2026: Above from left: Christian Thompson, Ellis Barton, Austin Kitching and Jess Norris, who will be presenting their research. Ellis Barton: Evaluating the effects of dissolved organic carbon enrichment on scleractinian coral physiology. Austin Kitching: Evaluating the effectiveness of bioremediati... >> More

NW Marine Ecosystems Conference 2026: The North West Marine Ecosystems (NWME) Conference 2026 will be held at the University of Liverpool on 24th June. (Registration closes 17th June 2026). Use the QR code above to register, or follow the link below: Register for North West Marine Ecosystems (NWME) Conference 2026 Registration cost... >> More

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