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.
5. Portsmouth's amazing clear water during lockdown
The water at the Hot Walls looks so inviting here. 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
6. Portsmouth's amazing clear water during lockdown
Portsmouth Harbour is looking lovely and blue in this shot taken by Michael Woods of local family-run business Solent Sky Services. They're PFCO and fully insured commercial drone pilots. Photo: Solent Sky Services
8. Portsmouth's amazing clear water during lockdown
The Square Tower in Old Portsmouth appears to be the perfect place to get close to the city's crystal-clear water. Photo: Lyle Patterson on Instagram (@lyle.patterson)
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