FROM MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY — AN UPDATE

A big thank you, PFAS update, and winter wellbeing tips View in browser A wide shot of a coastline, with white foamy waves lapping against the cliff side. Text overlaid reads: Thank you! Hi John, Thanks so much to everyone who supported our Unlikely Ocean Hero appeal – together, you raised £8,300! Your donations will have a huge impact on all our work, particularly with native oysters and other hero species around our Atlantic Coast and beyond, so a very big thank you. January brought a lot of marine-related policy updates and reports, which can be hard to keep on top of. To help break this down, our lovely Public Affairs Team has created a short round-up of what’s new and what it means for our seas. Since winter can feel hard with long nights and not a lot of sunshine, I've got some tips to share on how you can support your wellbeing with a wintry walk by the sea, as well as giving you a dose of ocean optimism with our latest positive ocean news. Let's dive in! Amy Digital Channels Manager Marine Conservation Society Boost your wellbeing this winter A wide shot of a snowy beach. Several people can be seen walking along the shoreline. Beaches aren’t just for the summer – in fact, they’re a great way to boost your mood in winter, when many of us can feel a bit low. Take a walk along the sea, enjoy some much-needed daylight, and switch off from the noise of daily life. I'd love to hear what you most enjoy about a winter walk on the beach! Inspire me to take a wintry walk on the beach Positive ocean news Several test tubes are lined up, filled with different coloured liquids including red, orange and teal. Credit: Ryan Zzazueta | Unsplash In January, France’s ban on PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in consumer products came into force – taking us one step closer to protecting our precious sea life from toxic chemical pollution. There's plenty of other positive news too - so grab a brew and read on. Read the latest positive ocean news A flurry of ocean updates A wide shot of the houses of parliament lit up at dusk. Credit: Luxstorm | Unsplash From water White Papers and the High Seas Treaty to plans for PFAS, it’s been a busy month for policy updates across the UK. If you're struggling to keep up with all the announcements and what they mean for our seas, don't worry, we've got a handy breakdown of the top announcements. Read the policy round-up A light blue star fish lies on top of some seaweed. Text overlaid on top of the image reads: Seas capture more carbon than trees. But only a healthy ocean can combat the climate crisis. Let's restore ocean health together - become a member. Donate Our shop Contact us Unsubscribe The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the UK charity dedicated to protecting our seas, shores and wildlife. Marine Conservation Society | Company Limited by Guarantee (England and Wales) No. 2550966 Registered Charity No. England and Wales No. 1004005 | Scotland No. SC037480 VAT No. 321 4912 32 Registered Office: Overross House, Ross Park, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7US. Scottish Office: CBC House, 24 Canning Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EG.