Celebrating Ocean Month with PNNL
As part of June's National Ocean Month, the U.S. Department of Energy's STEM Rising Initiative featured ocean-related career staff, including 13 from PNNL.
Hemery Named Topic Editor for Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Lenaïg Hemery, a marine energy specialist with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, has been appointed to the position of topic editor for the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering.
Turning the Tides
Their consistency and predictability makes tidal energy attractive, not only as a source of electricity but, potentially, as a mechanism to provide reliability and resilience to regional or local power grids.
Scientific Diving at PNNL-Sequim
PNNL-Sequim has an experienced dive team that supports scientific and engineering research projects in water.
Ocean Dynamics & Modeling
PNNL's Ocean Dynamics Modeling group studies coastal processes such as marine-hydrokinetic energy, coastal circulations, storm surge and extreme waves, tsunamis, sediment transport and nutrient-macroalgal dynamics.
Marine and Coastal Research Laboratory—Past, Present, Future
The Marine and Coastal Research Laboratory (MCRL), part of PNNL, in Sequim, Washington, is the U.S. Department of Energy’s only marine research facility. It has a rich history and expanding research scope.
Renewable Energy Advances in Marine Clean Energy
A special issue of the Marine Technology Society Journal, titled “Utilizing Offshore Resources for Renewable Energy Development,” focuses on research and development efforts including those at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL).
Researchers Identify Which West Coast Regions Hold Greatest Wave Energy Potential
Washington and Oregon coastlines hold most promising areas to pull power from West Coast waves, according to a recent study on wave energy.
New Hybrid Research Vessel and Underwater Testbed for PNNL-Sequim Campus
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded funding to PNNL for the design and construction of a hybrid research vessel and an underwater testbed to be located at PNNL-Sequim.
Greening the Gray: Fighting Floods with Restoration Versus Riprap
Incorporating green infrastructure into flood protection plans alongside gray infrastructure can shield communities, reduce maintenance, and provide additional social and environmental benefits.