Boaters are using new technology to protect vital marine life.
A new interactive map is helping Solent boaters avoid anchoring on seagrass meadows, one of the UK's rarest marine habitats.
The map, developed as part of the Solent Seascapes Project, identifies seagrass locations to reduce accidental damage.
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Emily Stroud, marine nature recovery manager at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, said: "Seagrass meadows are hidden worlds beneath the waves, vital for so much wildlife and the health of our waters and planet, thanks to their oxygen production and rich habitat structure.
"This map was developed with boat user insights and values in mind to help them anchor outside seagrass habitats while enjoying their journeys and day trips out on the water."
Anchoring on seagrass can uproot the plants, release stored carbon, and destabilise the seabed.
Seagrass meadows have seen a dramatic decline of up to 90 per cent in the UK over the past century.
