"How many of us have realised that the ocean has its own “elf” to ensure sustainability in the marine ecology system so that it can thrive forever? Studies by scientists show that the “elf” is actually a marine microbe."
"OTEC has been viewed as an attractive technology due to its vast potential and benefits. Its main goal is to create a source of clean energy by harnessing the abundant seawater in tropical climates for base load electricity generation. However, it has its advantages and challenges."
"Islands share many common attractions including natural resources, coral reefs, fishes, mangroves, coastal vegetation, and beautiful white sandy beaches with clear blue waters."
"Both parties – Technip and UTM – had already been mutually benefiting from their long-standing collaboration for general Offshore R&D and technical competency development of Malaysian university students."
"OTEC development in Malaysia could be the next catalyst for sustainable development to address issues as diverse as biodiversity, cyber security, energy security, environmental and climate change, food security, medical and healthcare, plantation crops"
and commodities,
transport and
urbanization, and
water security.