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__What is Ocean Energy:__

Ocean energy is energy created by the waves, tides and the temperature. Energy from tides and waves are classified as mechanical energy. While as the sun heat up the surface of the ocean, the deeper parts stay cold, and somewhere in the middle a powerplant may be built. __Mechanical Enery:__

Using a wave turbine energy can be generated. the waves from the ocean contains kinetic energy that can be used to power a turbine. As the the water moves up, air is forced out, thus spinning the turbine, this can run a generator

Tidal energy is a renewable energy source, it has been recognized for its great potential to provide renewable energy to the whole world. However, such projects will be very expensive. When the tide rises, water is trapped behind dams, and when the tide drops the water can be released like a hydroelectric power plant. 70% of the earth is made up of water, that means that there will be a huge amount of energy produced if Tidal turbines becomes more common. Ocean energy has been compared to Wind energy, the both have the potential to produce a lot of energy because there's a massive source of both air and water. However, the ocean's tidal energy can be more useful because the rise of tides are much more predictable than the sudden burst of wind. This 1.2 megawatt tidal turbine in Northern Ireland will become the world's largest tidal turbine once it's installed. The SeaGen turbine is siad to be able to generate clean electricity for about 1000 homes, and that this will be the prototype for future turbines. If this project becomes succesful, imagine how much energy will be produced without doing other things that will affect the environment. media type="youtube" key="qRUl1mJQHmc&hl=en" height="344" width="425"