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Scientists at UC Berkeley are flying underwater kites through ocean currents to generate renewable energy for remote coastal communities. The portable devices could provide reliable power when solar panels go dark and wind turbines stop spinning.
Scientists in India just cracked a major challenge in the race for clean energy: pulling lithium from the ocean with 90% efficiency. This breakthrough could help the country power millions of electric vehicles without depending on imports.
A Seattle startup just proved we can harvest clean energy from underwater volcanoes nearly a mile beneath the ocean surface. The breakthrough could help island nations ditch expensive fossil fuels for renewable power from the deep sea.
A company just drilled into an underwater volcano 300 miles off Oregon's coast and briefly generated electricity from Earth's heat 5,000 feet below the ocean surface. This first-of-its-kind test could unlock a massive new source of clean energy.
Giant wind turbines floating on ocean platforms are working in real-world tests across the globe. After years of international teamwork, this clean energy technology is ready to grow from small experiments to full-scale power sources.
Scientists in Tasmania created artificial intelligence that recognizes individual lobsters by their shells, just like facial recognition for humans. The breakthrough could help fishers prove their premium catch is authentic and reach new global markets.
Nigeria just removed age barriers for its maritime innovation challenge, opening doors for thousands of citizens to tackle ocean economy problems. The December 2026 hackathon invites anyone 18 and up to submit solutions across 13 critical areas.
MIT researchers created a cloud platform that tells thousands of Massachusetts shellfishers exactly where they can safely harvest in real time. The system replaces phone trees and paper notices with instant updates that protect both safety and livelihoods.
Scientists cracked the code on building offshore wind farms without harming endangered whales. A simple bubble curtain and smarter scheduling slashes noise pollution by three-quarters.
A Nova Scotia company is testing technology that mimics nature to pull carbon dioxide from the air and safely store it in the ocean for thousands of years. The pilot project could help Atlantic Canada lead the way in ocean-based climate solutions.
A Nova Scotia company is testing a breakthrough method to trap carbon in the ocean for thousands of years. The pilot project mimics nature's own carbon-storing process, but speeds it up dramatically.
Scientists successfully powered underwater robots with solar panels 33 feet below the ocean's surface, opening new possibilities for marine research and autonomous ocean technology. The breakthrough could revolutionize how we power equipment exploring Earth's final frontier.