Second time this year — at this point the jellyfish are just collecting frequent flier miles in the coolant pipes.
Jellyfish swarm shuts down French nuclear plant for second time this year
A swarm of jellyfish clogged the cooling water intake of a French nuclear plant, forcing an automatic shutdown — the second such incident this year. The plant, near the Mediterranean coast, was taken offline safely; the jellyfish remain unapologetic. French energy officials are now considering jellyfish-proof screens, though the jellyfish are reportedly undeterred.
Source: Jellyfish swarm shuts down French nuclear plant for second time this year — Fark
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