About Solent European Marine Sites (EMS)

European marine sites will promote the maintenance of biodiversity, taking account of economic, social, cultural requirements and regional and local characteristics.

This page gives a general introduction to the Solent EMS. It provides information on reasons for the designation, implications for management and other aspects related to the production of the management scheme through links to the following pages:

Quick Facts - Provides some quick handy facts about Solent EMS
What it is - Describes the reasons for designating the site and the general implications for the Solent.
Who's involved - Outlines the management framework and consultation mechanisms for the Solent EMS project
Story so far - Outlines the progress made in developing the Solent EMS management scheme
What's included in the Management Scheme - Describes the Solent EMS management scheme