Government says yes to Highly Protected Marine Areas
The Wildlife Trusts cheer long fought-for arrival of first ever sea sanctuaries where all damaging activities will be banned
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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 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 Murals
Take a look at our marine murals, painted by renowned wildlife street artist ATM as part of our Secrets of the Solent project.
Young Marine Champions
Young Marine Champions. Gain new skills, and help us to celebrate and protect our wonderful marine wildlife.
Will the government’s new year's resolutions stick?
Much like trying to get healthy in the new year, I consider whether government plans to restore nature are a meaningful commitment, wishful new year pipedream, or a bit of both.
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.
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.
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.
Share your thoughts on Highly Protected Marine Areas
The government has launched an independent review of whether Highly Protected Marine Areas could be introduced in the UK.
Wildlife Trust responds to government’s farming plans
We respond to the government's new proposals for agriculture policy once we leave the European Union