Ocean-based renewable energy could play a big role in decarbonizing the U.S., and healthier oceans can help stabilize the climate, the Ocean Climate Action Plan suggests.
As solar and wind proliferate, the power lurking in the world’s oceans is yet to make waves. In fact, tides could become the next essential energy source.
Even before construction has begun on New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm, lawmakers are beginning to look at another form of offshore energy — wave energy.
SeaRAY is a giant yellow floatie heading out to sea. Its mission: to harness the power of waves in an effort to power everything from buoys to desalination plants.