Instead of idolizing movie stars (people whose job is pretending to be someone they’re not) athletes (people who play games for a living), and singers (people who sing songs), society ought to idolize those who have accomplished something. You may not know the name Victor Vescovo, but the man is an absolute legend. After climbing the highest peak on each of the seven continents, and skiing the Last Degree of Latitude at both the North and South Poles, he then dived to the deepest point in each of the five world’s oceans. He’s the first person to have visited the three deepest points in the ocean (the Horizon, Sirena, and Challenger Deeps), the latter of which he visited eight times. Meanwhile, we’re on our third attempt at Rosetta Stone Spanish.
Mr. Vescovo probably came away from his experience with a profound appreciation for the power of the oceans that cover 71% of our planet. It’s that same ocean which may provide renewable energy to power our televisions so we can all watch movies, sports, and concerts.
What is Ocean Energy?
The International Energy Agency (IEA) works with governments and industry participants to “shape a secure and sustainable energy future for all.” One of the collaboration programs formed by the IEA is called