Marine Conservation Society
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is a UK non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of marine habitats, coastal areas and the creatures that inhabit them. It was founded in 1983 and is based in Ross-on-Wye , Herefordshire, England, UK.
The company is committed to sustainable fisheries and has published information material for consumers that rates various types of fish in terms of their sustainability. The MCS also carries out campaigns aimed at highlighting the effects of rubbish, such as plastic bags or the balloons from balloon flight competitions , on marine animals and other living beings. The organization mainly runs conservation programs in Scotland and Wales.
Web links
- www.mcsuk.org
- Fishonline , online consumer guide