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Florida Atlantic Team Finds New Sites for Ocean Energy

3/24/2025

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A Florida Atlantic University research team has uncovered promising sites for sustainable energy generation by analyzing three decades of ocean current data. Their findings highlight high power densities off the coasts of South Africa and Florida, underscoring the immense potential for harnessing ocean currents while stressing the importance of thorough environmental assessments in renewable energy initiatives.

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A Florida Atlantic University research team has uncovered promising sites for sustainable energy generation by analyzing three decades of ocean current data. Their findings highlight high power densities off the coasts of South Africa and Florida, underscoring the immense potential for harnessing ocean currents while stressing the importance of thorough environmental assessments in renewable energy initiatives.