Marine animals: 200 tons of jellyfish cripple nuclear reactors in France
The French Gravelines nuclear power plant is the largest in the country with six reactors. For the second time this month, tiny creatures are disrupting operations. What is the operator doing about it?
The Gravelines nuclear power plant in northern France has shut down several reactor blocks due to a large influx of jellyfish. Over 200 tons of jellyfish appeared near the plant's seawater pumping station, prompting EDF, the plant's operator, to take precautions to ensure safety. Two reactor blocks were completely shut down, and two others are running at reduced capacity, while the remaining two blocks are also offline for maintenance.
EDF has set up monitoring systems and is working with partners, including France Pêche Durable, to mitigate the issue, with seven boats deployed to catch and relocate the jellyfish. The cause of the jellyfish phenomenon is currently unknown.
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