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Marine Spatial Planning

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Tool to plan, manage, and engage stakeholders of the many uses of marine resources.

Marine spatial planning (MSP) is a science-based tool used to plan, manage, and engage stakeholders of the many uses of marine resources in a way that helps to achieve sustainable development of the oceans. The rationale for MSP is to provide a stable and transparent planning system for maritime activities and stakeholders, within agreed-upon environmental limits, to ensure that marine ecosystems and their biodiversity remain healthy.

For more information, check out the Marine Spatial Planning Short Science Summary produced by OES Environmental.

Marine and Wind Energy Environmental Documents

Tethys is a knowledge hub that contains documents on the environmental effects of wind and marine energy. The table below contains all of the documents in the Tethys Knowledge Base associated with Marine Spatial Planning.

Total: 625

Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
A framework for screening potential conflicts between wind farm development and Little Tern — a colony-shifting central-place-foraging seabird species Kamata, T., Ito, R., Hayakawa, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Avoidance Birds, Seabirds, Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Linking blue economy sectors to ecosystem services and socio-economic priorities: a framework for integrated maritime spatial planning Pegorelli, C., Rayo-Luengo, S., Garcia-Onetti, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Integrated Reanalysis-Based Metocean Characterisation for IEC-Oriented Offshore Wind Screening in the Gulf of Tonkin Pham, T., Le, D., Dinh, T. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Ecological niche models as tools to support offshore wind farms in marine spatial planning: a case study of Pantelleria Island Cillufo, G., Ciriminna, L., Signa, G. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Use of the Spatial Economic Benefit Analysis (SEBA) for Marine Spatial Planning: A Case Including Offshore Wind Energy and Fisheries in France Pawar, L., Gallic, B.L., Ramos, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning, Social & Economic Data
System interactions constraining offshore wind deployment in the Dutch North Sea Wakounig, I., Gooyert, V. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Displacement, Habitat Change Bats, Birds, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement
Mapping offshore wind potential and spatial trade-offs for marine planning in Caribbean Small Island Developing States Wang, X., Teng, X., Jonas, D. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Identifying Sustainable Offshore Wind Farm Sites in Greece Under Climate Change Chalastani , V., Feloni, E., Duarte, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Designing Sustainable Marine Conservation Governance Under Offshore Wind Development: An Institutional Architecture for the Taiwan Cetacean Observer Association Cho, C.C., Kao, R-H., Huang, C-K. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Marine Mammals, Cetaceans, Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Operationalizing marine multifunctionality in Europe: Policy mixes, activation modes, and governance functions Barquet, K., Coelho, L.F. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning, Recreation & Tourism, Social & Economic Data
Offshore Renewable Energy Expansion, Marine Biodiversity Risk, and the Effectiveness of Marine Spatial Planning in Taiwan: A Spatial–Governance Assessment Hu, C., Lin, J., Shih, Y. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Ecosystem Processes, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning
Key Drivers for Offshore Wind Deployment in the Western United States Jorgenson, J., Nguyen, C., Bredenkamp, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Evolution of Offshore Renewable Energy Consenting Process in Ireland: Legal and Governance Reforms Islek, F., Salauddin, M., Malekjafarian, A. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning, Stakeholder Engagement
Development of offshore wind farms from an environmental perspective Gkeka-Serpetsidaki, P., Dimitriou, I., Poursanidis, D. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Empire Wind: Enhancing Marine Mammal Monitoring in Offshore Wind Construction Aniceto, A., Kriesell, H., Carduner, J. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise Marine Mammals, Cetaceans, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning, Stakeholder Engagement
How can an ecosystem approach support integrated management of marine renewable energy? An initial assessment from an environmental point of view Le Marchand, M., Hemery, L., Araignous, E. Journal Article Marine Energy Ecosystem Processes, Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Integrating biodiversity conservation into renewable energy development under the European Green Deal: A comparative analysis of national policies in France, Italy and Spain Hajdukovic, I., Jessel, B. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Avoidance, Displacement, Habitat Change, Noise Bats, Birds, Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Marine Mammals, Marine Spatial Planning, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement
Assessing the spatial economic effects of marine conservation and offshore wind development on fisheries: A Bayesian network framework Pacifico, A.M., Galparsoro, I., Murillas, A. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning, Social & Economic Data
Strengthening Ireland's offshore wind policy: A review of international practices in offshore wind governance Pandit, A., Islek, F., Malekjafarian, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning, Stakeholder Engagement
Assessing the impacts of spatial constraints on the techno-economic potential of offshore wind energy: A case study of the Caribbean Sea, Colombia Bermudez, L., Faaij, A., Yañez, E. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning, Social & Economic Data
Ocean Wave Energy Conversion and Policy Frameworks Salih, M., Pingay, T. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning
Marine Spatial Planning-Based Siting Methodology for Co-Located Offshore Wind and Wave Energy Cullen, E., Fitzgerald, B. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave, Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Fisheries, Marine Spatial Planning, Navigation
Sustainable maritime energy management: optimizing decision-making for marine fuels and renewable energy integration Alghassab, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Marine Spatial Planning, Stakeholder Engagement
Combining the cumulative impact and marine use conflict-synergy assessment for identifying priority potential conservation areas for estuarine spatial planning Zhu, Z., Zeng, C., Yang, W. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Artificial intelligence in negotiating energy production and other interests in marine spatial planning—managing transparency and bias Jao, J-C., Chuah, J. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Barriers and drivers for tidal energy development: A case study of Ireland Ayoub, M., Kindermann, G., Lanser, M-C. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning, Stakeholder Engagement
Exploratory study on offshore aquaculture suitability and co-location with marine renewable energy in Portugal Costa, C., Miranda, F., Clemente, D. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Fish, Invertebrates, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Health & Safety, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning, Navigation
The Fate of Floating Offshore Wind in Taiwan—Buried in the Cradle? A Comparative Study with France and Strategies for Revitalization Gebrael, K., Ivanov, G., van Jaarsveldt, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Offshore Wind and the Spatial Squeeze: A Plausible Future Layout for the North Sea Waldman, S., Munro, P., Gilmour, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Marine Spatial Planning
GINGR White Paper: Road Map for Biodiversity Net Gain in the Offshore Renewables Sector Cook, A., Jobson, B. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Ecosystem Processes, Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
GINGR Annual Report 2025 Global Initiative for Nature, Grids and Renewables (GINGR) Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind Ecosystem Processes, Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Orkney Islands Regional Marine Plan Orkney Islands Council Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Health & Safety, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning, Navigation, Recreation & Tourism, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement, Visual Impacts
Three-dimensional spatial planning of collection systems in floating offshore wind farms: A two-stage optimization method Tao, S., Yang, J., Zheng, G. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Sustainable wind farm layout design for maximizing power output and reducing environmental impact Cheikh, K., Boudi, E., Rabi, R. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind Marine Spatial Planning, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic roadmap for offshore wind energy development in Bangladesh: a review Abir, S., Hossain, M. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Spatio-temporal analysis of wave power around the Korean Peninsula Kim, J., Kim, T., Jeong, J. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Marine Spatial Planning, Social & Economic Data
Ocean renewable energy for equitable energy access in a Blue Economy Cisneros-Montemayor, A., Hirsch, S., Dillon, T. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning
Harnessing Ocean Renewable Energy for India's Blue Economy: Opportunities, Challenges, and Policy Perspectives Bhatia, T., Srinivasan, S., Vallipriya, R. Book Chapter Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement
Evaluation of potential areas for offshore wind energy development in Mexico considering sustainability criteria Galvez J., Galvez, G., Hernandez-Escobedo, Q. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Marine renewable energy for hydrogen production: Advancing towards a sustainable future through technological, economic, and environmental frontiers– a review Taroual, K., Nachtane, M., Adeli, K. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC, Salinity Gradient, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning, Social & Economic Data

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