About SEMS

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 European Marine Sites. 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 SEMS

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 SEMS project

Story so far Outlines the progress made in developing the SEMS management scheme.