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Jellyfish Clog French Nuclear Plant

Jellyfish Jam: When Nature Interrupts Human Ingenuity The French nuclear power station at Gravelines has been forced to shut down several units due to clogged seawater filtration systems caused by jellyfish.

This is not the first time such an incident has occurred; in 2011, a Scottish plant experienced similar problems with jellyfish, and a Swedish facility faced a similar challenge in 2013.

The situation at Gravelines highlights the tension between human technological advancements and the unpredictability of natural systems.

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