SeaLife Center looks at alternative heating source

ANCHORAGE - The Alaska SeaLife Center is looking for ways to cut back on energy costs - and it's eyeing the waters of Resurrection Bay.

The marine science facility in Seward is considering alternatives after its heating bill doubled last year.

SeaLife president Ian Dutton says the center pain $200,000 in additional heating costs last year.

Center officials say they're considering using thermal energy from the ocean to help save money.

The center contracted a study on the feasibility of using the neighboring seawater to create thermal energy.