Our vibrant local waters have gained greater recognition and protection today, with the designation of two new Marine Conservation Zones off the Isle of Wight.

Chief Executive of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust comments on plastic straw ban

Large numbers of plastic Otrivin bottles have been washing up on our shores over the past couple of months. Please report any that you find to help build a picture of the legacy of plastic litter…

Our exciting new project, Secrets of the Solent, needs passionate and dedicated people to help bring a vibrant hidden world to life on land.

Five beaches are being overhauled as part of a series of beach cleans across the south during Co-operatives Fortnight

The Wildlife Trusts are urging people who care about wildlife in our seas to join a Wave of Support for a ‘blue belt’ of protections around the English coast

We've welcomed the possibility of 41 new Marine Conservation Zones, and called for the government to reconsider local sites they've dropped

We've been awarded a £640,300 Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant to deliver an exciting programme called ‘Secrets of the Solent’, it was announced today

Yes, we can revitalise our seas, but first we need to overcome five specific challenges.

Here is Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s guide to the most fascinating secrets of the Solent