Using the world’s oceans for energy could be the start to solving many other problems. That’s the view of the US based Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (OTEC), which has just launched a publicity campaign to highlight what can be done.

The company which is headed by scientists believes the untapped potential from the world’s oceans could provide clean renewable electricity leading to more desalination plants providing clean drinking water, millions of jobs, sustainable food and even sustainable refrigerants.

To encourage debate it’s backing a site discussing the potential of oceanic energy, to find out more visit www.theonproject.org