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Ocean Energy Systems (OES) has released a new report entitled An International Vision for Ocean Energy

In their latest report, OES presents an updated international vision for ocean energy. The document presents the global state-of-the-art in ocean energy and predicts that the sector will directly create 680 thousand jobs and save 500 million tonnes of CO2 emissions by 2050.

ICES Offshore Renewable Energy Pathways to Influence Survey

The ICES Working Group on Marine Benthal and Renewable Energy Development (WG MBRED) and the Working Group on Marine Renewable Energy Development (WG MRE) are seeking to understand what determines which environmental impacts from offshore renewable energy development are perceived as most important by regulatory bodies and policy makers.

Researchers study how Fundy fish respond to tidal turbines

Researchers studying the environmental effects of tidal turbines in Nova Scotia's Bay of Fundy are trying to answer one of the most important questions facing the technology: will fish and marine life in the Minas Passage steer clear of the turbines?

Bay of Fundy tidal power turbine passes first environmental test: monitoring devices are working

The tidal power turbine on the floor of the Minas Passage has passed a first environmental test.

Sensors needed to help gauge impact on marine life are functioning, although what conclusions can be drawn from the data is already subject of debate.

Bay of Fundy tidal turbine now powering 500 Nova Scotia homes

Nova Scotia is now officially generating tidal energy after the first tidal turbine in North America was successfully connected to the power grid Tuesday.

The 1,000-tonne turbine, which is part of the Cape Sharp Tidal project to harness the immense power of the Bay of Fundy, is now powering 500 homes in Nova Scotia.

“We are ushering a new era in marine renewable energy and taking an unprecedented step toward a lower carbon future,” Energy Minister Michel Samson said.