Reducing nutrients in our rivers and the Solent
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is demonstrating a nature-based solution to mitigating nitrate pollution in our rivers and the Solent through rewilding intensively managed agricultural land.
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Sea eagles in the Solent?
John Durnell responds to proposals to reintroduce sea eagles to the Solent
Living with spiders
For some people, the slightest glimpse of a spider is enough to inspire shrieks of fear and the fear in being bitten. In reality, very few spiders here are capable of biting a person, and the…
Seagrass: The Solent’s superhero
Beneath the waves of the Solent are hidden underwater gardens of seagrass. These marine flowering plants are known for increasing biodiversity in our coastal waters. However, they are now…
Mapping the Solent
Mapping the Solent is an art project which aims to work directly with local communities to create an artwork that highlights the interconnectedness of the Solent’s natural marine environment and its current and historic use as an important hub for business, trade, and recreation.
Secrets of the Solent
Secrets of the Solent is a marine project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Over four busy years we celebrated the amazing people and wildlife that share the Solent through art, cuisine, citizen science, and more. With a helping hand from local people, we worked to safeguard the future of the fascinating underwater world on our doorstep.
The Solent's best kept secrets
Here is Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s guide to the most fascinating secrets of the Solent
Wilder Solent
At this pivotal time for our marine environment, we're on a mission to make our Solent a bit wilder. Join our fight for the future of our waters.
Secrets of the Solent survey
Got five minutes to share your thoughts on the Solent? We're building a picture of what the people living in our region think about its marine environment, and would love to hear from you. Complete our short online survey to help keep the Solent special for many years to come.
Restoring life to the Solent’s seascape
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has joined forces with nine other influential organisations to restore some of the Solent’s most imperilled marine habitats as part of a five-year…
Seagrass – The Solent’s hidden secret
Beneath the waves of the Solent is a sight you might not expect to see: dazzling underwater gardens of seagrass. These beautiful marine plants are known for increasing biodiversity in our coastal…
Summer Solent Dolphins
Marine Champion Rowena Cowton tells us more about the Solent's visiting cetaceans and shares some great tips on how to identify them.