Now You See Me: Marine Masters of Disguise
When evading predators and hunting prey, stealth is often key. Luckily our marine life has lots of cunning ways to hide in plain sight, from changing colour to self-decoration.
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Wildlife Trust welcomes news on threatened Alton meadow
We've welcomed the news that a developer must conduct a full environmental study if they intend to build on a wildlife-rich meadow near Alton
Marine
There's another world waiting beneath the waves. Seals weave in and out of sunlit kelp forests, cuttlefish flash all the colours of the rainbow, starfish graze along the muddy seabed and…
Marine Murals
Take a look at our marine murals, painted by renowned wildlife street artist ATM as part of our Secrets of the Solent project.
Marine Champion
We are looking for volunteers to support our marine conservation and engagement work. This could include assisting with intertidal surveys, helping us gather important data, and reaching out to…
Young Marine Champions
Young Marine Champions. Gain new skills, and help us to celebrate and protect our wonderful marine wildlife.
Marine Conservation Zones
Marine Conservation Zones are a kind of Marine Protected Area, which is an area managed in a particular way in order to safeguard its special wildlife and habitats. We're very pleased to have three in our region, but there are many more important sites that need protection.
Marine Citizen Science
Transform small actions into big results by participating in citizen science initiatives. Tackle marine issues that matter to you, making a valuable contribution to conservation work both locally and nationwide.
National Marine Week
Every year the Wildlife Trusts celebrate the UK's amazing sea animals and plants during National Marine Week.
Fishy Frankenstein: Making a Marine Monster
As Halloween approaches, we take a look at some of the bizarre marine hoaxes that have graced our shores in years gone by.
First Marine Conservation Zones for our region
With the welcome news that three Marine Conservation Zones have been designated in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight region, we recap on the process so far, our current position and the challenges…
Marine mammal sightings
Let us know about your sightings of seals, dolphins, porpoises, and whales in the local area. Your reports help us to monitor the population numbers and movements of our marine mammals.