The Marine Conservation Society is a UK based not-for-profit organization working with businesses, governments and communities to clean and protect the oceans. Founded in 1983, the group claims to be working towards "cleaner, better-protected, healthier UK seas where nature flourishes and people thrive." The charity also works in UK Overseas Territories. Efforts The Clean Seas works as a team to reduce pollution on beaches and in the ocean by encouraging change within the public, the industries and the governments. Reducing reliance on single-use plastic is a focal point for this group, with a focus on the impact of PFAS or 'forever chemicals'. The Fisheries and Aquaculture team encourages sustainable fishing methods. They work to stop overfishing and replace stock. Additionally, they promote the eating of sustainable seafood via the Good Fish Guide. The Ocean Recovery works as a team with management authorities and local communities to manage marine protection projects and to protect oceans. The Marine Conservation Society is a membership organisation and relies on income from members, individual donations and corporate support. The charity is sometimes known by its initials MCS. Campaigns Beachwatch - the largest volunteer beach cleaning and litter survey in the UK has been running for over 25 years, involving almost 20,000 volunteer beach cleaners annually. The Great British Beach Clean is a national event which takes place every third weekend in September. Stop Ocean Threads, which addresses clothing fiber pollution. Don't bottle it Boris works towards introducing a bottle return program within the UK. Good Fish Guide - the guide (online, smartphone app and pocket paper version) includes the Marine Conservation Society Fish to Eat and Fish to Avoid lists and advice on choosing fish to eat from populations that aren't endangered or caught by means which may be considered habitat wrecking. Timeline 1975 – Bernard Eaton (editor of Diver magazine) proposed an "Underwater Conservation Year" with the help of such key figures as David Bellamy. The first meeting was held in the Wig and Pen Club in Fleet Street. 1977 – The first "Conservation Year" with the Prince of Wales as president. Hundreds of divers surveyed marine habitats. 1978 – The "Underwater Conservation Society" was established in Ross-on-Wye on the success of the "Conservation Year". Bob Earl was the new UCS Project Co-ordinator. 1983 – Name changed to Marine Conservation Society and registered with the Charity Commission 1986 – MCS start "Seasearch" with the