The aquadrone runs for up to eight hours on a rechargeable battery and 'eats' plastics, microplastics, oil and pest plants.
Ilfracombe harbour lies within the Bideford to Foreland Point MPA, home to a number of important species and diverse habitats, including rocky reefs, honeycomb worms, pink sea fans and the charismatic spiny lobster.Lundy Island, home to some of the UK's most diverse and incredible wildlife, including species of conservation importance like grey seals, lies just 12 miles off the coast.
Fiona Ball, Head of Responsible Business and Sky Ocean Rescue, Sky, said:"Raising awareness of the pollution being caused by plastic isn't enough. We need to take action."
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