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The Marine Conservation Society is a UK charity for the protection of the seas around the United Kingdom, and for the protection of their shores and wildlife.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=The UK charity for the protection of our seas, shores and wildlife )〕 According to their website MCS's Vision is: :''"For seas rich in wildlife, abundant fish stocks and pollution free beaches and bathing waters – seas that are fit for wildlife to thrive in and for people to enjoy, and seas that will support future generations with abundant resources."'' Their website also states: :''"We champion the need for marine wildlife protection, sustainable fisheries and clean seas and beaches."'' The society was first set up under the name "Underwater Conservation Society" in 1977 when it was championed by Bernard Eaton, together with leading scientists and other public figures including HRH The Prince of Wales. The society later adopted the name "Marine Conservation Society" and was registered with the Charity Commission in 1983.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Celebrating over 25 years of working to protect our precious seas )〕 The Charity's main current concerns about the UK seas are: *Too many fish are being taken out due to much fishing *Too much rubbish is being thrown into the seas *Not enough protection for marine wildlife and vital fish stocks To combat these the MCS have helped introduce many Marine Acts to better protect UK seas and marine life,〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Common Fisheries Policy Reform - Session 2010-12 )〕 influenced sustainable seafood choices by major retailers and consumers through the Good Fish Guide〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Marine Reserves )〕 to help improve dwindling fish stocks, and have also brought together thousands of volunteers in their "Beachwatch" projects to clean beaches of litter.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Marine Conservation Society Wales beach clean-up )〕 ==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 HRH 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 * 1986 - MCS start "Seasearch" with the Joint Nature Conservation Committee * 1987 - Published Golden List of Clean Beaches - now called the (Good Beach Guide ) * 1988 - Ross-on-Wye office burns down. * 1993 – First (Beachwatch ) weekend * 1998 – MCS wins protection for Basking sharks * 1999 - MCS starts lobbying for a review of marine nature conservation in UK * 1999 - (MCS members ) magazine is first printed in colour * 2000 - Office opened in Scotland * 2001 - Launches (Adopt-a-turtle ) scheme * 2007 - MCS staff and supporters march on Parliament calling for a strong Marine Bill * 2008 - MCS celebrates Silver Jubilee * 2009 - Marine Act passed * 2009 - (Your Seas Your Voice Campaign ) launched * 2010 - Scottish Marine Act passed * 2011 - MCS' sustainable seafood advice was the cornerstone of Channel 4 Big Fish Fight series led by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall * 2012 - Launches (Sea Champions ) - national volunteer programme offering environmental volunteer opportunities in the UK * 2013 - MCS led 2,000 people in a march on Parliament to demand marine conservation zones 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Marine Conservation Society」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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