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7. I live not far from the eastern end of that, the tides are pretty bonkers. (nt)

Wed Jul 25, 2012, 11:45 AM

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America's first ever commercial scale tidal generator launching in Maine [View all] bluedigger Jul 2012 OP

From sea to shining sea!! Let's do it! nt MADem Jul 2012 #1

It doesn't spin around like a salad shooter. AtheistCrusader Jul 2012 #9

It sort of does, and it will absolutely kill larger sea life. Xithras Jul 2012 #14

Smaller fish will pass right through it, no problem. AtheistCrusader Jul 2012 #19

Doh ! yesphan Jul 2012 #18

Simple cheap solution - stick a net in front of it. dmallind Jul 2012 #17

Or better yet, a bunch of lobster pots. bluedigger Jul 2012 #22

since Maine is also a fishery, yes, they care magical thyme Jul 2012 #23

Bay of Fundy - Highest tides in the world: pinto Jul 2012 #4

I've been fascinated with that place since I first learned about it. NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #5

Same here! KamaAina Jul 2012 #26

Lots of people think these projects are HARMFUL to sea life.... NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #6

kr DonRedwood Jul 2012 #8

Fascinating! That's great news... petronius Jul 2012 #10

That is a much better source - thanks! bluedigger Jul 2012 #11

I have similar concerns. bluedigger Jul 2012 #13

No generator is maintenance-free. Orsino Jul 2012 #15

Obviously. bluedigger Jul 2012 #16

Not the routine maintenance. Orsino Jul 2012 #25

Bum info Brother Buzz Jul 2012 #24

Damn you had me excited for a minute. :( obxhead Jul 2012 #21