Marine Conservation Society Transforms Environmental Data Analysis with Alteryx, Reducing Processing Time by 80%

Alteryx enables automated analytics workflows that deliver faster insights to support policy, campaigns and ocean protection

IRVINE, Calif. - May 13, 2026, Alteryx, Inc., a leading data and analytics company, today announced that the Marine Conservation Society, a leading UK environmental charity dedicated to protecting our ocean, has reduced data processing time by 80% using the Alteryx One platform. By modernizing how the organization collects, processes, and analyzes ocean and environmental data, the charity now generates faster insights and can take more effective action to support marine protection efforts.

The partnership between Alteryx and the Marine Conservation Society began at a beach clean event in May 2025, where the Alteryx team was volunteering to support environmental charities and give back to the community. This shared commitment quickly revealed a strong alignment in values, alongside the organization's need for a more scalable and accessible data analytics solution. With more than 30 years of data from its flagship beach litter picking program, Beachwatch, the organization was increasingly challenged by the complexity of managing and analyzing its growing datasets.

Overcoming Data Complexity and Manual Processes

Prior to Alteryx, the Marine Conservation Society relied heavily on spreadsheets, pivot tables, and manual processes that made analysis slow and resource intensive. Tasks could take up to a full week to complete and require several days of coding, limiting the team's ability to respond quickly. While other tools were explored, they required technical expertise that was not widely available across the organization.

Scaling Analytics with Alteryx One

To address these challenges, the Marine Conservation Society decided to use the Alteryx One platform. The company has built automated workflows to support key initiatives, including Beachwatch and citizen science programs, bringing all data processing into a single, centralized platform. As a result, the organization has reduced time spent on data preparation and analysis by 80%.

Greg Wannell, Data and Analytics Manager at the Marine Conservation Society, said, "By dramatically reducing the time it takes to analyze our data, we can respond faster, deliver information that informs national policy discussions, and strengthen the impact of our campaigns and environmental programs."

Turning Data into Environmental Impact

With Alteryx, the Marine Conservation Society can now standardize, clean, and visualize a wide range of data - from seaweed and species surveys to internal program data. This has improved reporting and enabled faster, more informed action across the organization. These advancements are driving impact beyond the charity. Data collected through Beachwatch, now averaging more than 1,000 surveys annually, is used to identify pollution trends and support national policy discussions. For example, analysis of marine litter and sewage pollution has helped inform advocacy efforts and shape responses to government consultations and environmental legislation.

Alteryx also helps the charity respond more quickly to emerging environmental issues, strengthening its campaigns and supporting targeted programs. Visual tools, such as heatmaps, make complex information easier for policymakers and the public to understand, helping build a stronger case for change. With broader geographic coverage, the Marine Conservation Society can provide clear, evidence-based recommendations that inform policy, raise awareness, and support action to protect marine environments.

"We're proud to partner with the Marine Conservation Society, an organization playing a critical role in protecting our environment," said Bill Tabbit-Humphrey, Chief Customer Officer at Alteryx. "By making data easier to access and use, Alteryx is helping the charity turn information into impact - so they can better guide actions and accelerate real environmental progress. We look forward to seeing how they continue to advance their mission and make a difference for marine environments."

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