The system, dubbed the "Fish Doorbell," was developed after engineers noticed that the dam gate, intended to regulate water flow, had inadvertently become a popular hunting spot for predatory birds and larger fish. Migrating fish, drawn to the open passage, were easy targets as they congregated near the gate. "It was like a free all-you-can-eat buffet for the local wildlife," says dam operator Jan van der Plons. "We needed a way to help the fish get through safely." The solution? A live-streaming camera focused on the gate and a big, red, very tempting "Open Gate" button on a website. Now, anyone, anywhere in the world, can log on, watch the fish gather, and with a single click, open the gate, giving them a fighting chance against lurking predators. "It's surprisingly addictive," admits avid "Fish Doorbeller" and self-proclaimed aquatic traffic controller, Agnes de Vries from Amsterdam. "You see all these little guys waiting, and you just have to help them. It's strangely empowering." The website, https://visdeurbel.nl/en/ has become a viral hit, attracting thousands of viewers daily. Some even leave humorous comments in the chat, ranging from "Come on, swimmers, you can do it!" to "Release the Kraken… I mean, the fish!" While the project has a lighthearted appeal, it serves a serious purpose. The data collected from the system helps researchers understand fish migration patterns and optimize gate operations to minimize predation. "It's a win-win," says van der Plons. "We get valuable data, the fish get a safer passage, and the world gets a new, slightly bizarre, but undeniably captivating online obsession." So, next time you're bored, skip the cat videos and save some fish! You might just become the internet's next unlikely hero. https://visdeurbel.nl/en/ Ep325 Image created by AI
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