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[โ€“] JoshuaFalken@lemmy.world 17 points 3 days ago (1 children)

This seems to be plausible only without significant wind in the middle of the ocean. If huge wind barriers can be set up without being blown over, then maybe this can be as 'very realistic' as this is claimed to be.

It'll be cool to see in practice though.

[โ€“] fizzle@quokk.au 6 points 3 days ago

Yeah I agree that it doesn't sound very realistic.

One of the problems with spills is getting equipment on site.