Portsmouth ship explores uncharted waters

Uncharted areas of the Southern Ocean have been surveyed by the Royal Navy ice patrol ship HMS Protector.

Royal Navy ship in environmental study

HMS Protector in the Southern Ocean Credit: Royal Navy

Uncharted areas of the Southern Ocean have been surveyed by scientists on the Royal Navy ice patrol ship HMS Protector, based in Portsmouth. The survey findings will help determine the scale of any clean-up work at penguin colonies off the Sandwich Islands.

Scientists carry out environmental impact study Credit: Royal Navy