Ocean swimming... and wave power
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Dr. Mark Hemer is a Principal Research Scientist leading the Sea-Level, Waves and Coastal Extremes team within CSIRO's Ocean and Atmosphere Climate Science Centre. Mark has researched offshore renewable energy for the past 10 years, exploring the potential of Australia's renewable offshore resources. We chatted about offshore energy, and among many things, whether you can swim around wave farms. Songs in this episode - all licensed under a Creative Commons License: Ocean Wave, Power of Ocean - Shyinka Tides - Chuckee Tides - Chris Kogos Tides - Switch Power! - Andrew Dude Power - Andrew Shift Sapphire - Tobu Image from David Dixon
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