A PROJECT’s pioneering role involving Isle of Wight expertise in helping to protect and restore the Solent’s marine biodiversity, has gained global recognition from the United Nations.

The Solent Seascape Survey — the first seascape-scale marine restoration project in the UK — has been designated an official UN Decade Action.

The project’s uniqueness lies in its recognition of the critical role of connecting key habitats in The Solent — salt marshes, seagrass beds, oyster reefs and seabird sites — due to the collective benefits they provide.