Seagrass : A Solent Story

Learn about how seagrass is connected to the other special habitats within the Solent and how our own connection with these special places and people can help safeguard and restore our Solent’s incredible wildlife.

Join us at Quay Arts for an engaging talk about the importance of seagrass in our marine ecosystems. Learn about the fascinating world of seagrass and its vital role in supporting our local marine wildlife across the Solent. Our knowledgeable speakers will share insights and stories about the conservation efforts to protect this precious habitat. This is an opportunity to expand your knowledge and appreciation for our local wildlife.

EVENT DETAILS

6 – 7 pm:
Exhibition Viewing with Cafe Bar open
A chance to see the Habitat(s) exhibition currently on display in our Cafe, which is a collaborative exhibition between Isle of Wight College students Btec Art and Design Practice Level 3 Year 1, Project Seagrass, and Marine Photographer Theo Vickers. Exploring the Isle of Wights Sea Grass beds through photography and 3D installations documenting the fauna that lives within this globally rare and important habitat.

Specimen Display
Project Seagrass will have marine wildlife specimens on display.

Talk Content and Speakers

7 pm – 7:15 pm:
Anouska Mendzil and Emma Butterworth from Project Seagrass
Topic: Project Seagrass: Restoring our Marine Meadows

7:15 pm – 7:30 pm:
Theo Vickers Marine Photographer
Topic: Wild Marine Meadows – Life in the Isle of Wight’s Seagrass

7:30 pm – 7:45 pm:
Emily Stroud from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
Topic: Sea the Connection

7:45 pm – 8 pm: Question panel

*The Cafe Bar will be open 6 – 7pm, entrance via Cafe Terrace. Image credit: Lewis M Jefferies