The Solent Forum

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The Solent Forum is an independent coastal partnership, established in 1992 to develop a greater understanding among the many local and harbour authorities, user groups, marine businesses and agencies involved in planning and management of the Solent. It assists and advises them in carrying out their functions. The Forum now has over 50 members organisations representing a wide range of sectors. Download the Solent Forum brochure.

Events & Notifications

SEMS Management Group - 17/9/2025

The SEMS Management Group will meet on 17th September 2025 via MS Teams. Read More

Solent Forum - 15/10/2025

The Autumn 2025 meeting of the Solent Forum will take place on 15 October 2025 at the UKSA in Cowes. It will commence at 10am.
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Latest News

State of Nature Data Portal Launched

Posted 28/05/2025 13:40

The GIS platform which ABPmer have been creating for as part of Blue Marine's Seascape Recovery Plan is now live: Solent Seascape - State of Nature Data Explorer.

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Seagrass Restoration on the River Hamble

Posted 07/05/2025 08:02

Seagrass has returned to the River Hamble for the first time in decades, thanks to a major restoration effort by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.

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