Our Coast, Our Sea - Celebrate World Oceans Day on 8th June.

10 May 2010

Why do we need a day to celebrate our oceans? Because they are in trouble!

For years, the vastness of the oceans made us think that they could swallow up whatever we dished out; this is clearly not the case.

Our amazing oceans cover over 70% of the Earth’s surface, but less than 1% is protected – just 2 sites in UK waters, compared to 4,000 UK sites on land. Our oceans support an estimated ten million species, only three percent of which have been identified. World Oceans Day is a great excuse to shout about why you love the sea and the steps that we can all take to protect it!

Top tips to save our oceans:

Choose sustainable seafood and let our seas recover from overfishing. Use the MCS guide – Fishonline or download our Pocket Good Fish Guide.

Think before you flush. All drains lead to the sea, don’t flush any sanitary items – they may just end up on a beach.

Say no to plastic bags and avoid plastic packaging.

MCS HQ celebrates World Oceans Day by turning the office into our own blue planet and we would love for you to join in with us. All you need is a group of people, some blue clothes and a couple of pounds to support our beautiful oceans.

Everyone who takes part in a fundraising event on World Oceans Day and returns their collected funds form before 17th July 2010 will be entered into a prize draw to win a luxury Save Our Friends dolphin!

To find out more about holding your own Big Blue Day click here to download a fundraising pack.

Or contact:

Tori Williams
Fundraising Assistant
Marine Conservation Society

Switchboard: 01989 566017
Email: tori.williams@mcsuk.org