U.S. Navy successfully turns seawater into fuel

U.S. Navy successfully turns seawater into fuel for ships and planes | DVICE:

"Railguns aren't the only thing the U.S. Navy is bragging about this week. Scientists at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. announced they have successfully turned seawater into fuel...."

• What are your thoughts on this "game changing" breakthrough?

• Explain in your own words how this process works and what the implications might be on other areas of industry (outside the military).  How will this affect us?