Dr Tim Ferrero Senior Specialist

for Marine Conservation

19th June 2018

Secrets of

Solent &

MCZ Updates

www.hiwwt.org.uk Protecting wildlife, inspiring people

Secrets of the Solent

FUNDED!!

“Secrets of the Solent aims to celebrate

our marine heritage and showcase the

diversity and importance of the life in

Solent and South Wight Seas.”

http://www.hiwwt.org.uk/Secrets-of-the-Solent

1. Marine Champions

• Encouraging local people, groups or companies to get involved in caring for their marine environment

• Proactive, enthusiastic volunteers inspiring others to learn about and care for the Solent.

• Training and support for their areas of interest.

• Trained and enthusiastic citizen scientists

• People learning more about the Solent marine environment through a range of citizen science opportunities.

• Increase our understanding through volunteer contribution of data for research and management

2. Citizen Science

3. Unlocking the Secrets

of the Solent

• Creative art and interpretation at key visitor attractions

• Better recognition for the Solent’s species, habitats, MPAs and identity.

• Information in café‘s, sailing clubs, town centres, ferries and visitor attractions.

4. Lives of the Solent

• Celebrating the species and people that rely on the Solent for their home, livelihood or recreation

• Using a range of creative arts

5. Sustainable seafood

• Promoting low impact fishing and local seafood.

• Working with local producers and key food organisations to promote local seafood.

• “Great Solent Seafood” identity created and campaigned for

6. Mapping the Solent

• To involve local people in celebrating what they now know about their area of the Solent through community mapping workshops.

• Creating a lasting legacy of six giant jigsaw pieces on walls in six communities.

• Creating Project heritage

We still need match

funding…

Match Funding Target - £65,000

Currently at c. £45,500

(as of 06/2018)

For every £1 donated we receive an

additional £9.85 from the Heritage

Lottery Fund!

MCZ Consultation 2018

“E-Action” – goes live this week…

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/

marine-protected-areas/england

Responding to the Consultation (by 20/7/2018!)

Full Response

to Defra

Web Site: https://www.hiwwt.org.uk/

S.E. WTs Postcard Campaign

•Questions?