Ocean Energy
Published on 01.05.2015
High School
Technology
15 min read

© THINKSTOCK - Ocean energy from tides, waves, currents and heat is still an underexploited energy source.
The ocean, which covers 71% of the Earth’s surface, is an underexploited source of energy. Techniques harnessing tides, waves, ocean currents, and salinity are being developed to generate sustainable . This energy source, which remains underused, is set to grow in the coming years.
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