Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about marine innovation, curated daily by BrightWire.
Spain just launched its first floating solar farm in the Mediterranean, testing technology that could power coastal cities without using precious land. Two platforms named after storm-affected towns are now generating clean energy in Valencia's harbor.
A Finnish shipbuilder just proved anyone can navigate the seas without fossil fuels by building an 11-meter solar yacht from scratch and sailing it over 3,000 nautical miles. His $20,000 DIY project is opening doors to affordable, zero-emission ocean travel.
A new ocean floor testing system lets scientists and businesses trial underwater technology in real conditions for the first time. The breakthrough could solve two of the biggest challenges holding back ocean innovation.
Engineers created underwater mapping technology that works even in cloudy, sediment-filled water by combining sonar and cameras. The breakthrough could revolutionize underwater exploration, construction, and safety operations.
A Swedish company just turned choppy, noisy boat rides into smooth, quiet journeys that feel more like flying than sailing. The P-12 Business ferry lifts above water on hydrofoils, using 80% less energy while carrying passengers in library-level quiet.
Scientists just made it easier and cheaper to capture energy from ocean waves, which could power 60% of U.S. electricity needs. A new open-source system called MODAQ 2 gives developers the data they need to turn wave power into a reality.
