Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2011 | Page 91

COUNTRY LIFE

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Clouded Yellow butterfly
Wildlife Trust Seasearcher Kathrin O'Hagan by Simon O'Hagan

With rare chalk sea caves, extensive
underwater seagrass meadows and sponge
and coral gardens, the shores and seas in
West Wight are some of the richest for
wildlife in the country. The Hampshire &
Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is delighted
to have been awarded a grant by the West
Wight Landscape Partnership to survey
these marine habitats and wildlife to learn
more about them and ensure they are
adequately protecte