This month January saw Cefas launch its International Marine Climate Change Centre (iMC3), bringing together scientists from different disciplines to better understand impacts of climate change on marine environments and coastal areas. The Centre will forge new links between Cefas scientists and external partners to deliver innovative marine climate change research and adaptation solutions. In recognition of Cefas climate leadership, the Centre hosts the secretariat for the UK Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP), a cross-government initiative that collates evidence from the wider scientific community and supports adaptation actions.