New development in vital Solent Seagrass Restoration Project
Wildlife Trust’s work to restore the Solent’s seagrass could be sped up by innovative new machine
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Little cuttlefish
This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 6cm long!
Common cuttlefish
Cuttlefish are related to squids and octopuses – a group of molluscs known as cephalopods. You may have seen the chalky internal shell, called a cuttlebone washed up on beaches around the UK.…
My inspiration
Tony, environmentalist and author, gets inspiration from being outside. His dogs do too. Growing up with a passion for the natural world, progressing to ornithology, a deep and growing conviction…
Portsmouth chosen to host huge cuttlefish street mural
UK-renowned street artist ATM is set to paint his first ever marine-themed portrait in Portsmouth, to mark The Wildlife Trusts’ National Marine Week
My inspiration
Iolo Williams, BBC TV naturalist, loves visiting Parc Slip Nature Reserve near Bridgend. It’s the perfect wildlife day and the arable fields inspire him in his personal and professional life - a…
Seagrass
Meadows of seagrass spread across the seabed, their dense green leaves sheltering a wealth of wildlife including our two native species of seahorse.
The common cuttlefish, a camouflaging chameleon of the seas
During National Marine Week dive into the magical underwater world and celebrate all things marine…including what lies underneath the waves of the Solent!
The common cuttlefish (Sepia…
Supercharging Seagrass Restoration
Solent Seagrass Restoration Project is getting a boost with the development of new mechanical equipment.
New Isle of Wight mural highlights importance of the Solent’s carbon-storing seagrass habitats
A new mural, showcasing the Solent’s internationally important seagrass meadows, has been painted on a wall at the Isle of Wight Distillery by renowned wildlife street artist ATM.
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…
Collecting Seagrass Seed in the Solent
By Eva Walton, Seagrass Restoration Intern