"If anyone tells you otherwise, they haven't done it yet." (See related pictures: " Immense, Elusive Energy in the Forces of Nature.") "At this stage, putting equipment in the sea and getting it to work reliably, consistently, during severe storms, is a huge challenge," said Aquamarine Power CEO Martin McAdam. "It's emission-free power and it's located close to where most of the population lives," said Sean O'Neill, president of the Gaithersburg, M-based Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition (OREC).īut the process of harnessing all of that energy, still in its infancy, isn't an easy one. The amount of recoverable energy embedded along the continental shelf of the United States, for example, amounts to almost a third of all the electricity the country uses in one year, according to estimates from the Electric Power Research Institute, The constantly churning oceans that cover most of the Earth offer an inexhaustible source of clean energy. Touted as the world's largest wave energy project, the Australia buoys are still just a drop in the bucket for wave power potential. Special buoys will be used to convert the sea's waves into a maximum of 62.5 megawatts (MW), or enough to power 10,000 homes, according to an announcement this week from project partners Lockheed Martin and Victorian Wave Partners Ltd. Lighter shades of mosaic tiles suggest that she’s hovering close to the water surface where the sunlight can piece through.Off the southern coast of Australia, a new effort is under way to capture the energy embedded in ocean swells. This handmade glass mosaic art tells a wonderful story: A mermaid in the water reaches out to grasp a starfish, while a coral reef lies below her, and fishes swim by. Here, our Mermaid Reaching for a Star mosaic wall art brings just the right marine touches to a bathroom. Wish upon a star, and you might find this mermaid visiting your home. Mermaid Reaching for the Star Glass Mosaic Like all of our mosaic art, it’s designed for durability and long life in any setting – even tough ones like swimming pools. This Sea Life Scene is a top choice to add impact and beauty to your own home’s aquatic scene! Packed with busy angelfish, seahorses, and other ocean denizens, it’s just right for a pool wall. Swimming pools and spas are always perfect partners for nautical motifs. Glass Octopus Nautical Mosaic by Mozaico 9. Is it their mysterious ways? Their pleasing mix of rippling scales and flowing hair? Maybe we all have a secret desire to be one with the ocean. In fact, they’ve been a source of beauty and inspiration for millennia. Mermaid mosaics are so popular and dearly loved by our clients! You don’t have to be a believer in these marvelous creatures to love them. Ready to explore the possibilities? Let’s take a deep dive into the world of nautical mosaics, with our Top Ten selections! Mermaids for Every Taste You can evoke the whimsy of mermaid encounters, a walk on a rocky beach, or a dive along a coral reef – simply visit our online catalog! There are color schemes and subjects to fit in anywhere. Likewise, our huge range of modern mosaic art and custom mosaics in the nautical theme will work in any room. From pools to floors, backsplashes to shower walls, walls to ceilings, mosaic can handle exposure to heat, cold, and wet. The truth is that these ocean-themed mosaic art designs can be installed anywhere! Indoors or outdoors, they bring color and eye-catching appeal to any surface. Where do our incredible nautical mosaic art pieces work best? Perhaps we should talk about where they don’t work. All the interior design trend indicators show that bringing the textures, colors, and organic feel of stone, fiber, wood – and yes, mosaic art – will remain popular. As such, we highly recommend nautical mosaics as a part of any interior.Īdding natural elements is one way to ensure that your home style remains fresh. Relaxing blues and greens, sparkling flashes of color from fish, and even the hushed tones of shells and water-worn pebbles are part of the scene. There’s a soothing palette that accompanies water and sea life. Is there anyone who doesn’t have pleasant associations with warm water, waves, and vacation thrills? Nautical mosaics can be a bliss. The mysteries and beauties of the sea are especially appealing at this time of the year.
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