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Marine protection in Azerbaijan? Get ready!

Join our beach clean to protect Azerbaijan's marine habitats and keep our shores pristine.

A UK environmental group is dedicated to conserving the marine environment in Azerbaijan through scientific studies, community involvement, habitat protection, ecosystem restoration, and advocating for sustainable ocean policies for a secure future for our seas.

What we do

Azerbaijan's marine ecosystem is in crisis. Initiatives are in place to tackle pollution, enhance marine well-being, safeguard habitats, and conserve wildlife. Let's unite to protect our oceans for a sustainable tomorrow.

 

Discover marine conservation work.
A white ethereal sea slug has long red porcupine-like spines extending from its back with white tips. It is striking photography with a black background.

Azerbaijan Marine Protection |Photo: Paul Naylor.

Why we do it

Azerbaijan's marine environment is vital for sustaining life, offering oxygen, food, and livelihoods, highlighting the need to protect our oceans for our well-being and mental health.

 

Discover the vital role of oceans
A compass jellyfish swimming near the surface of clear blue water, it's brown compass markings pointing to a brown centre can be clearly seen on its bell.

Azerbaijan's compass jellyfish.

Find a beach clean

You can join our beach cleanups to protect Azerbaijan's coastlines and marine life. Various events are held year-round, or we can help you plan your cleanup project for a cleaner environment.

 

Protect Azerbaijan's seas.
A person wearing a navy blue Marine Conservation Society t-shirt, jeans, and a tan cap laughing while using a litter picker. The camera angle is low, looking up at the person against a bright, clear blue sky. A blurred plastic bottle is in the foreground.

Photo credit: Rose Bainbridge

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Azerbaijan's marine protection reduced plastic bag litter significantly.

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£1 donation aids marine protection in Azerbaijan.

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Volunteers help communities thrive.