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Russian Tracking Device Discovered in Marine Conservation Zone

11/24/2025

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Divers from Neptune's Army of Rubbish Cleaners found a suspected Russian tracking device in the Skomer Marine Conservation Zone on November 15.
It initially appeared to be a navigational marker but was identified as a Russian RGB-1A sonobuoy.
The device measured about 120 cm and weighed 15 kg, recovered by Tim Smith-Gosling.
HM Coastguard confirmed no immediate danger, noting similar devices have been found in the UK and Ireland.

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Story summary

Divers from Neptune's Army of Rubbish Cleaners found a suspected Russian tracking device in the Skomer Marine Conservation Zone on November 15.
It initially appeared to be a navigational marker but was identified as a Russian RGB-1A sonobuoy.
The device measured about 120 cm and weighed 15 kg, recovered by Tim Smith-Gosling.
HM Coastguard confirmed no immediate danger, noting similar devices have been found in the UK and Ireland.