School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering

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Harnessing the Power of the Sea for Renewable Energy

Could the famously predictable tides provide reliable power to coastal communities? What if the same waves that induce queasiness made aquaculture more productive? The UNH-led Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC) is developing the technology and skills that will unlock the power of the sea as a... Read More

Recent Stories

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    - Federal Funding
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