Underwater Cameras Could Help Unlock America’s Tidal Energy Industry

Johnny Sturgeon, Inside Climate News | January 14, 2026 “The limited number of long-term turbine deployments has meant there is a lack of site-specific data to fully assess potential environmental impacts,” said Elisa Obermann, executive director of Marine Renewables Canada. This has created challenges for industry and regulators alike. “Findings from long-term research showing no collisions between marine life and tidal technology are a positive milestone for the industry and a significant step forward,” she said, about the 109 days of aquatic analysis.

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