Ocean currents can generate electricity – and our study identified some of the strongest
Scientists all over the world are researching how to use the oceans’ waves, tides and currents to generate energy.
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USF experts lead on sargassum research, monitoring and prediction
When the yellow-brown seaweed washes ashore, the decaying biomass harms people, marine life and economies.
Weather running AMOC: Why every Floridian should care about Greenland’s rapidly melting ice sheet
The collapse of the ice sheet and the AMOC ocean current could wreak havoc on Florida’s coastline.
‘Completely unexpected’: Antarctic sea ice may be in terminal decline due to rising Southern Ocean salinity
Heat stored in the ocean is released into the atmosphere when ice melts, accelerating global warming.
New study reveals shift in Atlantic Ocean over the next decade
The findings are critical to understanding the future behavior of the AMOC, which plays a significant role in regulating climate.
Top locations for ocean energy production worldwide revealed
FAU researchers found that waters off Florida’s East coast and South Africa are ideal for generating electricity from currents.
Why climate scientists are sounding the alarm on the ocean circulation system AMOC
An AMOC collapse would lead to warmer ocean temperatures and greater sea level rise along the East Coast.
FAU awarded federal grant to test offshore ocean current energy
Ocean energy can be harnessed to provide electricity and help coastal areas achieve energy independence.
‘We’re tapping into the natural environment’ — A Q&A on the potential of producing energy from currents and other ocean resources
A Q&A with Gabriel Alsenas, director of the Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center at Florida Atlantic University.
Video: Can ocean currents generate electricity?
This bite-sized video explores the use of ocean currents such as the Gulf Stream to generate renewable energy.