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Ocean and marine energy refers to various forms of renewable
electric energy harnessed from the ocean. There are two primary
types of ocean energy: mechanical and thermal. The rotation of the
earth and the moon's gravitational pull create mechanical forces.
The rotation of the earth creates wind on the ocean surface that
forms waves, while the gravitational pull of the moon creates
coastal tides and currents. Thermal energy is derived from the sun,
which heats the surface of the ocean while the depths remain
colder. This temperature difference allows energy to be captured
and converted to electric power. This book presents an overview of
ocean energy technology as a source of renewable energy for U.S.
Federal sites. It investigates ocean energy resources and new
technologies under development to capture that energy spanning:
wave energy, tidal energy, marine current energy and ocean thermal
energy conversion.
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