What a toy whale tells Pacific Northwest scientists about the potential for renewable tidal energy

What a toy whale tells Pacific Northwest scientists about the potential for renewable tidal energy

One idea for generating clean energy from the ocean is to harness the power of tides. In theory, it’s a straightforward idea. Drop a turbine underwater in a high flow area and let the moon do its thing. But in practice, it’s not so simple.In the Pacific Northwest, the Puget Sound region has fantastic potential for tidal energy. But before putting a large, cake beater-shaped contraption underwater, there’s a need to make sure it won’t mix anythin…