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.
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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 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 projects making a splash in the Solent this summer
Secrets of the Solent will continue to highlight the fascinating marine life around our coast in new ways this summer through a variety of projects.
Young Marine Champions
Young Marine Champions. Gain new skills, and help us to celebrate and protect our wonderful marine wildlife.
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.
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.
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.
Tried and Tested: Marine Citizen Science
Citizen science is a great way to make a real difference to our marine wildlife. Katie Finnimore, one of our Marine Champions, tries out two of the most popular initiatives.
New Marine Champions training sessions
Love our marine wildlife? Become a Marine Champion to help protect its future, with new training sessions happening in Cowes this Autumn.
Treating marine wildlife with respect this summer
Many of us will be visiting and enjoying the coast around Hampshire and the Isle of Wight this summer. This is a beautiful environment which is precious to us all, both inhabitants and visitors…