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…
Fish Guidance Systems (FGS) will be working with Swansea University and the Welsh Government on its Tidal Lagoon Challenge, it was announced today. This new project aims to protect Atlantic salmon, sea trout and twaite shad. It will support fish migration studies, to develop a better understanding of the risks 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…