Wilder Solent
With miles of stunning coastline, a shallow strait, and easy access to the seas beyond, our two counties share a wonderful marine environment. As well as being vital to our health and wellbeing, our waters bring fun, employment, and inspiration to thousands of people each day, and are central to our region's identity.
Unfortunately our marine wildlife is struggling to cope with increasing pressure from human activity. Our coastal habitats are being damaged and many amazing species are in danger of disappearing altogether. Nature is at a tipping point, and if we want to stop further decline then we must act now.
The Wildlife Trusts are on a mission to make our world wilder, and Wilder Solent is exploring what this looks like for our region's waters. We're still working hard to protect the marine environment, from monitoring vulnerable species to campaigning for legal protections, but we need your help to tip the balance in nature's favour.
Our work
We're working with partners both locally and nationally to protect the marine environment.
Get involved
There are lots of ways to support the marine environment both with us and independently.
Marine news and blogs
It's an exciting time for marine developments - hear about our activities in this area.
LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES: Five Years of Marine Conservation and Community Impact
As October comes to an end, so too does the five-year journey of the EU LIFE funded ReMEDIES project. Since its inception in 2019, this…
Sea the connection
Wherever we live in the UK, we’re all connected to the sea. For this year’s National Marine Week, we’re celebrating this connection and…
Bembridge beach gets new marine interpretation panels
In 2022, we formed a sustainability group in Bembridge. We were a small group searching for some initial projects to inspire us. I…
My intertidal survey expereince at Thorness Bay
On Friday 1st September I participated in my first Intertidal Survey for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. The day…
National Marine Week celebrates seagrass restoration in the Solent
Vital seagrass restoration in the Solent, in and around Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, is being highlighted as part of National…
Exploring the Marine Environment: Ryde Intertidal Survey
Back in April, our marine team and volunteers carried out an intertidal survey at Ryde Pier Head, Isle of Wight. Using the Shoresearch…