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…
Fish Guidance Systems has refuted claims by EDF that its acoustic fish deterrent (AFD) would create a noise “louder than a jumbo jet” at Hinkley Point C when it comes on line. EDF has instead suggested creating a salt marsh as a “natural” alternative to installing the AFD, which would Read more…
The BioAcoustic Fish Fence (BAFF) at Barkley Lock, Kentucky has been in operation for over two years and has shown promising results in deterring the upstream migration of invasive carp. Over this time the Research Group assessing the BAFF at Barkley Lock has gained a greater understanding about the movement Read more…