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Australian yacht builder Riviera just turned solar panels into an invisible power source. The 2mm-thin "solar skin" gets built right into the yacht's roof, ending the era of clunky panels and noisy generators.
A Swedish company just launched a high-speed electric ferry that glides above water on underwater wings, creating almost zero noise while cutting energy use by 80%. The whisper-quiet boat is already heading to Mumbai, the Maldives, and Saudi Arabia to replace loud diesel ferries.
A transparent bubble submarine designed in a California garage let scientists explore the deep ocean in comfort while seeing panoramic underwater views. Deep Rover transformed how we study the seas and set multiple dive records along the way.
Luxury yachts cruising the Mediterranean are becoming floating research labs, collecting vital ocean data that scientists desperately need. New tech is making anchoring visible and turning leisure boats into powerful environmental allies.
Researchers have developed aluminum tubes that stay afloat even when punctured or submerged in rough conditions. The breakthrough could transform marine rescue equipment, floating platforms, and wave energy systems.
A marine technology company just secured $20 million to scale a breakthrough method that uses tiny ocean plants to capture carbon dioxide and store it deep underwater. Gigablue's approach works with nature to tackle climate change while improving ocean health.