Not long after we were first told to stay at home you could really see the difference in British waters.
The measures cut out leisure traffic on the Solent – making the water around Portsmouth and everything that lies beneath it stiller and less disturbed.
These 11 beautiful pictures show how clear Portsmouth’s water became during lockdown, helped out by some glorious sunshine.
Have you ever see the city’s water look so good?
. Portsmouth's amazing clear water during lockdown
The sea at the Hot Walls looked almost tropical as the sun shone down on it, on April 24. Photo: Jamie Sunderland
. Portsmouth's amazing clear water during lockdown
Portsmouth looks faultless from above in this picture taken by Michael Woods, of the family-run business Solent Sky Services. They're PFCO and fully insured commercial drone pilots. Photo: Solent Sky Services
. Portsmouth's amazing clear water during lockdown
A colourful aerial view of Clarence Pier, with beautiful blue sea to boot. Taken by Michael Woods from local, family-run business Solent Sky Services. They're PFCO-approved and fully insured commercial drone pilots. Photo: Solent Sky Services
1. Portsmouth's amazing clear water during lockdown
Portsmouth looks faultless from above in this picture taken by Michael Woods, of the family-run business Solent Sky Services. They're PFCO and fully insured commercial drone pilots. Photo: Solent Sky Services
2. Portsmouth's amazing clear water during lockdown
A colourful aerial view of Clarence Pier, with beautiful blue sea to boot. Taken by Michael Woods from local, family-run business Solent Sky Services. They're PFCO-approved and fully insured commercial drone pilots. Photo: Solent Sky Services
3. Portsmouth's amazing clear water during lockdown
Sunny skies and blue seas are a winning combination in Old Portsmouth, in this picture taken by Michael Woods from local, family-run business Solent Sky Services. They're PFCO and fully insured commercial drone pilots. Photo: Solent Sky Services
4. Portsmouth's amazing clear water during lockdown
An interesting aerial view of the clear water at the Hot Walls in Old Portsmouth. Taken by Michael Woods from local, family-run business Solent Sky Services. They're PFCO and fully insured commercial drone pilots. Photo: Solent Sky Services