A fitness instructor is attempting a three-day solo clean up challenge around the Maltese islands to raise awareness about marine litter.
On Friday, Mark Galea Pace set off from the Msida marina on his boat as part of his
Expedition Clean Seas challenge. He plans to collect as much plastic and debris waste as he can from around Malta, Gozo and Comino.
Just five hours into his challenge, Galea Pace posted a photo showing his boat full of litter.
As part of his challenge, Galea Pace will be collecting donations for environment NGO Nature Trust FEE Malta, which appealed for support and donations last month