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A nuclear power plant in Petit Fort Philippe, France, was shut down on Sunday for an unusual reason.

France's Gravelines nuclear power plant had issues with its cooling systems — which were impacted by a swarm of jellyfish.

Reactors were impacted as the plant temporarily halted production due to "massive and unpredictable" jellyfish filling the filter drums of the pumping stations, Reuters reported.

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The Gravelines nuclear power plant is one of France’s largest facilities, producing 900 megawatts of power in each of its six units.

The safety of the facilities, staff and environment were not impacted, per Reuters.

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