The Solent Forum

Working in partnership for the future

Links and Resources

Page in preparation.

A wide range of resources including environmental and usage information is available online:

GB Non-Native Species Secretariat Information

NNS Species ID guide Low res https://plymsea.ac.uk/id/eprint/9075/ High res - https://plymsea.ac.uk/id/eprint/9076/

Record a Marine Invasive Species on iRecord

Enter a casual record | iRecord - no account required.

iRecord is also available as an App (account required).

Solent Research

Mapping Invasive Alien Species in intertidal habitats within Natura 2000 sites in the Solent - JP042 (naturalengland.org.uk).

Marine Invasive Guidance for Boating and Watersports

RYA invasive species: https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/environment/invasive-non-native-species

The Green Blue biosecurity (part of the RYA): https://thegreenblue.org.uk/clubs-centres-associations/facilities-operations/biosecurity/

British Canoeing biosecurity at paddling events: https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/uploads/documents/Biosecurity-at-paddling-Events-Toolkit.pdf

Marine Management Organisation online map based portal

Designated Sites System for information about protected sites

JNCC – Information on Marine Protected Areas

National Biodiversity Network Atlas

Implementing the Ballast Water Management Convention

Example Biosecurity Plans from other Areas