Changes in Oceanographic Systems Evidence Base

The evidence base for changes in oceanographic systems consists of 38 key documents that define what we understand about the effects of small numbers of wave and tidal energy devices on the physical environment, including water movement, water quality, and sediment. The initial evidence base was presented in a peer-reviewed paper, Whiting et al. (2023). Additional information on changes in oceanographic systems can be found in the 2024 State of the Science (Chapter 3), the 2020 State of the Science Report (Chapter 7), and the Tethys Knowledge Base.

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Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
Modelling of a Wave Energy Converter Impact on Coastal Erosion, a Case Study for Palm Beach-Azur, Algeria Moradi, M., Chertouk, N., Ilinca, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Effects of Tidal Stream Energy Exploitation on Estuarine Circulation and Its Seasonal Variability Sanchez, M., Fouz, D., López, I., Carballo, R., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Water Quality
Modelling the influence of Tidal Energy Converters on sediment dynamics in Banks Strait, Tasmania Auguste, C., Nader, J., Marsh, P., Penesis, I., Cossu, R. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Hydrodynamic and Morphodynamic Influences from Ocean Current Energy Conversion Sites in the South–Southeastern Brazilian Inner Shelf de Paula Kirinus, E., Oleinik, P., Marques, W. Journal Article Marine Energy, Ocean Current Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
The Potential of Wave Energy Conversion to Mitigate Coastal Erosion from Hurricanes Ozkan, C., Mayo, T., Passeri, D. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Human Dimensions
The Expected Impact of Marine Energy Farms Operating in Island Environments with Mild Wave Energy Resources - A Case Study in the Mediterranean Sea Rusu, L., Onea, F., Rusu, E. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Tidal turbines in the estuarine environment: From identifying optimal location to environmental impact Ross, L., Sottolichio, A., Huybrechts, N., Brunet, P. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Wave Farms Impact on the Coastal Processes - A Case Study Area in the Portuguese Nearshore Onea, F., Rusu, L., Carp, G., Rusu, E. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Tidal current power effects on nearby sandbanks: a case study in the Race of Alderney Blunden, L., Haynes, S., Bahaj, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Understanding coastal impacts by nearshore wave farms using a phase-resolving wave model Rijnsdorp, D., Hansen, J., Lowe, R. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Prospective of development of large-scale tidal current turbine array: An example numerical investigation of Zhejiang, China Deng, G., Zhang, Z., Li, Y., Liu, H., Xu, W., Pan, Y. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Turbines’ effects on water renewal within a marine tidal stream energy site Guillou, N., Thiébot, J., Chapalain, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow
The impacts of tidal energy development and sea-level rise in the Gulf of Maine Kresning, B., Hashemi, M., Neill, S., Green, J., Xue, H. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Human Dimensions
Future policy implications of tidal energy array interactions Waldman, S., Weir, S., Murray, R., Woolf, D., Kerr, S. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Wave Energy Converter Configuration for Coastal Erosion Mitigation Bergillos, R., Rodriguez-Delgado, C., Iglesias, G. Book Chapter Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Wave Energy Converter Configuration for Coastal Flooding Mitigation Bergillos, R., Rodriguez-Delgado, C., Iglesias, G. Book Chapter Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions
Measuring the hydraulic effect of hydrokinetic energy extraction in the Tanana River, Alaska Edgerly, E., Ravens, T. Journal Article Riverine, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Wake Interactions of Marine Hydrokinetic Turbines Gotelli, C., Musa, M., Guala, M., Escauriaza, C. Journal Article Marine Energy, Riverine Changes in Flow Ecosystem Processes
Dual wave farms for energy production and coastal protection under sea level rise Rodriguez-Delgado, C., Bergillos, R., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Wave, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Human Dimensions
Wave farm impacts on coastal flooding under sea-level rise: A case study in southern Spain Bergillos, R., Rodriguez-Delgado, C., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Human Dimensions
The effect of arrays of wave energy converters on the nearshore wave climate Atan, R., Finnegan, W., Nash, S., Goggins, J. Journal Article Wave, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Wave farm effects on the coast: The alongshore position Rodriguez-Delgado, C., Bergillos, R., Ortega-Sánchez, M., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
In situ observations and simulations of coastal wave field transformation by wave energy converters Contardo, S., Hoeke, R., Hemer, M., Symonds, G., McInnes, K., O'Grady, J. Journal Article Wave, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Using Coupled Hydrodynamic Biogeochemical Models to Predict the Effects of Tidal Turbine Arrays on Phytoplankton Dynamics Schuchert, P., Kregting, L., Pritchard, D., Savidge, G., Elsäßer, B. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Ecosystem Processes
Numerical modelling of wave energy resources and assessment of wave energy extraction by large scale wave farms Venugopal, V., Nemalidinne, R., Vögler, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment
The impacts of tidal turbines on water levels in a shallow estuary Garcia-Oliva, M., Djordjević, S., Tabor, G. Journal Article Tidal, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Experimental Measurement of Wave Field Variations around Wave Energy Converter Arrays O'Boyle, L., Elsäßer, B., Whittaker, T. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Potential Environmental Impact of Tidal Energy Extraction in the Pentland Firth at Large Spatial Scales: Results of a Biogeochemical Model van der Molen, J., Ruardij, P., Greenwood, N. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Numerical modeling of the effects of wave energy converter characteristics on nearshore wave conditions Chang, G., Ruehl, K., Jones, C., Roberts, J., Chartrand, C. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Impact of Tidal-Stream Arrays in Relation to the Natural Variability of Sedimentary Processes Robins, P., Neill, S., Lewis, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Coastal defence through wave farms Abanades, J., Greaves, D., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Wave, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Sediment Transport, Physical Environment
The effects of array configuration on the hydro-environmental impacts of tidal turbines Fallon, D., Hartnett, M., Olbert, A., Nash, S. Journal Article Tidal, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Tidal stream energy impact on the transient and residual flow in an estuary: A 3D analysis Sanchez, M., Carballo, R., Ramos, V., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Tidal, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Wave Energy Converter (WEC) Array Effects on Wave, Current, and Sediment Circulation: Monterey Bay, CA Jones, C., Magalen, J., Roberts, J. Report Wave, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Sediment Transport, Physical Environment
Modeling Tidal Stream Energy Extraction and its Effects on Transport Processes in a Tidal Channel and Bay System Using a Three-Dimensional Coastal Ocean Model Yang, Z., Wang, T., Copping, A. Journal Article Tidal, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Effect of Tidal Stream Power Generation on the Region-Wide Circulation in a Shallow Sea Shapiro, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Marine Renewable Energy: The Ecological Implications of Altering the Hydrodynamics of the Marine Environment Shields, M., Woolf, D., Grist, E., Kerr, S., Jackson, A., Harris, R., Bell, M., Beharie, R., Want, A., Osalusi, E., Gibb, S., Side, J. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Effect of large-scale kinetic power extraction on time-dependent estuaries Polagye, B., Malte, P., Kawase, M., Durran, D. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment
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