GO BLUE is dedicated to tackling global challenges in marine energy and the blue economy by uniting academia, industry, and government research efforts. With oceans and lakes covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, harnessing marine energy is essential for combating climate change and driving the transition to clean energy. Aligned with the United Nations’ Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) and the White House’s Ocean Climate Action Plan, GO BLUE supports the advancement of wave energy, tidal currents, and offshore wind as key renewable resources.
Developing these technologies requires overcoming technological, societal, economic, and environmental challenges. GO BLUE fosters multidisciplinary collaboration across engineering, physics, economics, environmental science, and social sciences, strengthening partnerships among academia, industry, national labs, government, and NGOs. By promoting innovation, workforce development, and technology transfer, GO BLUE helps accelerate sustainable solutions for both established and emerging blue economy industries.
Zuo, L. (2024, August 26). IUCRC GO BLUE: Thrust Areas [Photograph]. University of Michigan, Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.