marine technology
Floating ocean wind turbines proposed
Wind turbines as a renewable energy source have problems of noise, visual clutter and land use, and one U.S. researcher says moving them offshore is a solution.
Upgraded tsunami buoy system planned
Australian scientists are using a math model to find the 10 optimal sites where Indian Ocean tsunami detection buoys and sea-level monitors should be placed.
World's deepest volcanic vents discovered
British scientists say they have discovered the world's deepest known undersea volcanic vents in the Cayman Trough in the Caribbean Sea.
Grid proposed for offshore wind turbines
U.S. scientists are proposing creation of a grid project to allow offshore wind turbines to generate steady power despite changes in wind speed and direction.
Unique underwater vehicle is developed
U.S. scientists say they have developed the world's first robotic underwater vehicle that's powered entirely by the ocean's thermal energy.
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