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The present study, titled "Exploitation of marine wave energy - Application in selected Greek coastal areas," was conducted as part of the postgraduate program in "Design and Construction of Civil Engineering Structures" at the International University of Greece. This study provides a detailed analysis of all possible methods and devices for harnessing wave energy. Additionally, it examines three different areas in the coastal region of Greece, assessing their suitability for the installation of an energy barrier to exploit wave energy and generate electricity. Chapter 1, "Introduction," presents theoretical information on wave energy utilization, provides historical background, and analyzes the various ways in which wave energy can be harnessed. Chapter 2, "Methods and Materials," identifies all data sources and describes the data processing methods employed in the study. Chapter 3, "Results and Discussion," presents the detailed findings of the research. This chapter includes tables and figures specific to each examined area. Chapter 4, "Bibliography," lists all the bibliographic sources used as references for this study. Separate sections are dedicated to foreign-language sources, Greek sources, and online sources.