The eye-catching recycled fish that appeared in Warwick this June has now been officially named — Fin Diesel.

The name was suggested by both Claire Cleeton and Gill Cleeve and chosen through a community naming process.

The sculpture, made entirely from plastic bottles, was created as part of Great Big Green Week, a nationwide celebration of community efforts to tackle climate change and protect nature.

This year, the theme was 'swap together for good'. 

Warwick welcomed the unique installation to highlight the town's ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability.

Revealing the fish's name, Warwick Town Council said: "Thank you to everyone who took part in our competition to name our fish who is travelling around Warwick Town Centre to collect empty plastic bottles."

The fish was launched at the Market Square, where it acted as a recycling point at Warwick Market, collecting plastic bottles that will not only be used in local school projects, but also go towards the production of new Christmas Lights in Warwick Town Centre.

The bottles used to make the fish will be reused by local schools for artwork, so nothing will be wasted. 

The eye-catching recycled fish that appeared in Warwick this June has now been officially named (image supplied)

Kelly Scott, Warwick Town Centre Manager, said the fishy fun is just one part of ongoing work undertaken in Warwick to promote sustainability and combat climate change, including regular Town Tidy Ups, as well as the creation of a new Repair Cafe at the Visitor Centre. 

Kelly said: "Protecting nature, promoting sustainability and combating climate change is something we do all year round in Warwick, but we can always do more, which is why we're getting on board with Great Big Green Week, and doing something a bit different to raise awareness. 

"Our recycled fish is certainly getting people's attention and highlighting some of the great areas we have in Warwick, as well as highlighting our ongoing commitment to sustainability. 

"We're also looking forward to seeing this initiative live on through artwork and other projects, reminding us of how important reusing and recycling is, as well as all of our other efforts that take place throughout the year."

Kelly Scott, Warwick Town Centre Manager, said the fishy fun is just one part of ongoing work undertaken in Warwick to promote sustainability and combat climate change (image supplied)