Posted on 04 Jan 2006 Our last two newsletters have had short articles about the idea of having the West Solent designated as a Marine National Park. In preparation for a campaign on this, we have now drawn up a report that describes the idea in detail and looks at the case for it, primarily … Continue reading Preview of West Solent Marine National Park Report
Council visit Vessel Traffic System at Southampton
Posted on 02 Jan 2006 The SPS Council were guests of the Harbour Master ABP Southampton, Captain Steven Young, visiting the operational Vessel Traffic System (VTS) at the port of Southampton. Visits to this centre are rare. Captain Young started our visit with an illustrated talk on their overall operations at the port, one of … Continue reading Council visit Vessel Traffic System at Southampton
The Marine Archaeology of The Solent
Posted on 03 Dec 2005 In this, the third article in a series about the different faces of the Solent, we look at the sub aqua world beneath the familiar surface. The fact is that there are many historical treasures and artefacts, some dating back to the time when the Solent was a river … Continue reading The Marine Archaeology of The Solent
Victory for Solent Protection Society on single hull tankers
Posted on 04 Sep 2005 After a long crusade The Solent Protection Society has basic understanding from both the oil companies operating in Solent waters that they will use only double hull tankers, significantly diminishing the possibility of an oil spill in the Solent, which would have devastating consequences. Solent Protection Society started its campaign … Continue reading Victory for Solent Protection Society on single hull tankers
Birds of the Solent
Posted on 22 Aug 2005 One of the most interesting features of the Solent waters is its diverse bird population. This makes the Solent important too for birds and important to people who wish to study or watch them. The purpose of this brief resume is to give non-specialist ornithologists a taste of what can … Continue reading Birds of the Solent
Important historic buildings of the Solent
Posted on 22 Aug 2005 In this second article of an occasional series about different faces of the Solent (the first was Solent Birds) the focus will be on important and historic buildings of The Solent and its shores. For ease of orientation the area will be divided into four sections: The West Solent between … Continue reading Important historic buildings of the Solent
Maritime archaeology in the Solent
Posted on 22 Aug 2005 The archaeology of the Solent and Wight areas spans thousands of years, from the campsites of prehistoric hunters to the warships of World War II. These waters not only contain some 800 recorded archaeological sites but also the remains of submerged settlements, worked flint tools, animal bones and underwater wooden … Continue reading Maritime archaeology in the Solent
Shingle beaches of the Solent
Posted on 22 Aug 2005 Wind and waves have built the beaches and shingle spits of the Solent. They vary from the great spits at Hurst Point and Calshot protecting the Western Solent and the entrance to Southampton Water, to the small spits of Newtown Creek, a wonderful secluded harbour. Most of the spits of … Continue reading Shingle beaches of the Solent
Solent European Marine Site
Posted on 22 Aug 2005 This article describes how four conservation areas within the Solent are in the process of being formed, and how wider interests including the Solent Protection Society will be consulted. The United Kingdom Government is currently implementing the requirements of the European Habitats Directive 1992. One important outcome has been the … Continue reading Solent European Marine Site
Chichester Harbour
Posted on 21 Aug 2005 Chichester Harbour is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The AONB includes both the harbour and the land surrounding it which is of high landscape value. The Conservancy is both the harbour authority and the manager of the AONB. For details of Chichester Harbour Conservancy's current activities, visit http://www.conservancy.co.uk. … Continue reading Chichester Harbour
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