The oil and gas industry, among others, has increasingly turned to technological innovations to enhance operational safety and environmental conservation. One of the standout advancements has been the deployment of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). These sophisticated machines are proving instrumental not only in reducing risks to human divers but also Read more…
The debate surrounding the potential removal of the Acoustic Fish Deterrent (AFD) at Hinkley Point C raises significant environmental concerns. In its consultation early this year, EDF Energy, the operator of Hinkley Point C suggested replacing the AFD, an essential and governmentally mandated technology, with a salt marsh. This suggestion Read more…
Mythbusters: Using science to debunk misconceptions about Acoustic Fish Deterrent noise, and its effect on Marine Mammals. In the wake of growing concerns and widespread misinformation regarding the impact of Acoustic Fish Deterrent (AFD) systems on marine mammals and beachgoers, it is crucial to set the record straight. Despite claims Read more…
The latest consultation on the development of Hinkley Point C, the nuclear power station project in Somerset, has notably excluded several Welsh Councils from its list of consultees. This comes despite Cardiff’s proximity to the site, which is less than 20 miles away. EDF, the French owned company behind Hinkley Read more…
Fish Guidance Systems has presented a detailed argument advocating the use of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) to address safety concerns in the maintenance of Acoustic Fish Deterrent (AFD) systems at Hinkley Point C. It has previously presented this at Environment Agency, Welsh Government and UK Government Public Inquiries, the latter Read more…