eXXpedition Round Britain: Meet the all-female crew raising awareness of how plastic damages our seas

A team of women are sailing around the country to raise awareness of plastic pollution in our seas.

The eXXpedition team warns how single-use plastic has a devastating impact on the Earth's oceans, ecosystems and on human health.

The crew includes scientists, students, artists, filmmakers, business women, psychologists and ocean activists, as well as experienced sailors.

During the voyage, the crew are testing the sea at different locations around the UK.

They are also running awareness-raising events along the way.

The eXXpedition crew are sailing 72ft challenge yacht Sea Dragon (owned by Pangaea Exploration).

They set off from Sutton Harbour, Plymouth on the 8th August and will complete their sail in the same location on the 5th September.

Watch Mike Griffiths full report here: