Next Wave

Journey to the wave-battered coast of the Pacific Northwest tomeet some of the engineers and scientistsworking to harness the punishing force of our oceans, one of the natures powerful and renewable energy sources. With an array of amazingdevices that cling to the bottom of the sea floor and surf on the crests of waves, these explorers are using a combination of science, imagination, and innovationto try to capturewave energyin the hopes ofsomeday powering our lives in a cleaner, more sustainable way.