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Ashkelon Power Plant Battles Massive Jellyfish Swarms Clogging Cooling Systems
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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago
What happened
The Rotenberg Power Plant in Ashkelon is annually overwhelmed by massive jellyfish swarms clogging its cooling systems, requiring continuous cleaning to maintain operations. The plant also faces increased pollution from untreated sewage and waste due to the ongoing Gaza conflict, complicating environmental conditions along the coast.
- 01Rotenberg Power Plant removes 8-10 large containers of jellyfish every 12 hours during summer.
- 02Jellyfish swarms clog cooling systems, risking power generation units.
- 03The phenomenon occurs annually from late May to August and requires nonstop filter cleaning.
- 04No advanced solutions exist yet to better handle jellyfish swarms as of 2026.
- 05Ongoing Gaza conflict causes sewage and waste to pollute local beaches, worsening conditions.
- 06Despite challenges, all plant systems currently operate normally.
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