Britain Asked a Power Plant to Build a ‘Fish Disco.’ It’s Not Going Well.

The Wall Street JournalFriday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00:00 AM
Britain Asked a Power Plant to Build a ‘Fish Disco.’ It’s Not Going Well.
  • Britain has requested a power plant to create a 'Fish Disco' using a deep-sea boom box to deter fish from approaching a coastal nuclear station. However, the initiative has faced significant challenges, leading to unexpected complications in its implementation.
  • This development raises concerns about the effectiveness of unconventional methods in environmental management and highlights the difficulties faced by energy companies in balancing operational needs with ecological considerations.
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