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Physical Environment

Underwater costal environment
The area surrounding a device.

The physical environment surrounding a land-based wind, offshore wind, or marine renewable energy device may be susceptible to impacts from habitat changes and changes in flow. If changes in flow occur due to the physical presence of offshore renewable energy devices, water quality and sediment transport within the nearfield habitat may be affected. Changes to the physical environment may also affect nutrient concentrations and ecosystem processses, such as food webs.

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 Physical Environment.

Total: 1102

Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
Assessing the impacts of offshore wind turbines on suspended sediments concentration in northern China coastal waters on the basis of Sentinel-1/2 Hou, Y., Yu, D., Xing, Q. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Coastal response to wave energy converter arrays: A semi-analytical model for control of nearshore currents and beach morphology Cui, L., Sergiienko, N., Cohen, N. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Progressing Tidal Energy Through Organized Data Approaches Copping, A., Hemery, L., Garavelli, L. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Collision, Displacement, EMF, Entanglement, Habitat Change, Noise Birds, Fish, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment, Reptiles, Sea Turtles
National assessment reveals widespread wind farm impacts on land surface temperature and vegetation in China Li, Z., Yan, L., Yingzuo, Q. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Ecosystem Processes, Physical Environment
Evaluating environmental impacts and public preferences in offshore wind farm decommissioning Stranddorf, L., Ladenburg, J., Rönnblom, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Attraction, Displacement, Habitat Change Fish, Demersal Fish, Invertebrates, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Life Cycle Assessment, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Offshore Energy and Environmental Research Ryu, S., Dempsey, L., Ampela, K. Summary Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Collision, EMF, Habitat Change, Noise, Vessel Strike Bats, Birds, Fish, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment, Reptiles, Sea Turtles, Human Dimensions
Modelling multi-use within selected OWF of the Dutch North Sea Schneider, L., Heye, S., Vilmin, L. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Physical Environment, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Sediment transport pathways and organic carbon burial impacted by offshore wind farms in shelf seas Chen, J., Christiansen, N., Porz, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Attraction, Changes in Flow Ecosystem Processes, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Mapping benthic biodiversity to facilitate future sustainable development Cooper, K., Thompson, M., Bolam, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Physical Environment
Cumulative hydrodynamic impacts of offshore wind farms on North Sea currents and surface temperatures Christiansen, N., Daewel, U., Schrum, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment
A comprehensive review of geophysical survey techniques for offshore wind farm projects Ayres, C., Neto, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Physical Environment
Offshore Wind Site Characterization: Examples from Nova Scotia, America, and Europe King, T., Griffiths, L., Vanneste, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Physical Environment
Anticipating potential environmental risks of offshore hydrogen production powered by offshore wind farm Dussauze, M., Wlodarczyk, R., Labed-Veydert, T. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Physical Environment, Water Quality
Offshore Wind Development in Atlantic Canada: Regional Metocean and Geotechnical Design Consideration and Opportunities Ralph, F., Stuckey, P., Fuglem, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Physical Environment
Interaction between wind turbine wakes and sand transport in a wind-sand environment Ma, G., Zheng, Q., Li, D. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Geological Characterization of Offshore Wind Energy Areas on the Scotian Shelf Marling, G. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Physical Environment
Life Cycle Assessment of a Wave Cycloidal Rotor: Environmental Performance and Improvement Pathways Bastos, P., Arredondo-Galeana, A., Devoy-McAuliffe, F. Journal Article Wave Physical Environment, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Impact assessment of galvanic anode cathodic protection systems on the early life stages of the shrimp Palaemon elegans Dussauze, M., Safi, G., Copin, D. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Chemicals Invertebrates, Physical Environment, Water Quality
Balancing wind energy expansion and fisheries in the Mediterranean Sea: A trait-based assessment of vulnerability to floating offshore wind farms for commercially important species Wawrzynkowski, P., Sabatés, A., Lloret, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Changes in Flow, Chemicals, EMF, Entanglement, Lighting, Noise Fish, Invertebrates, Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning
Assessing the Performance and Environmental Effects of Offshore Wind Cathodic Protection: Modeling and Field Insights Afshari, M., Attarchi, M., Abrahamsen, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Chemicals Physical Environment, Water Quality
Recommendations for the chemical risk assessment of cathodic protection systems in the marine environment Dussauze, M., Caplat, C. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Chemicals Physical Environment, Water Quality
Offshore wind farms can enhance the structural composition and functional dynamics of coastal waters Si, L., Xu, L., Wang, Z. Journal Article Attraction, Changes in Flow, Habitat Change Ecosystem Processes, Invertebrates, Physical Environment
Sediment grain size and bedform morphology and dynamics shape benthic community heterogeneity in submarine dune fields Chauvel, N., Dufresne, T., Le Bot, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Invertebrates, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Do wind farms affect turbidity? What are the effects on benthos? Henry, S., Brenon, I., Derrien-Courtel, S. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Invertebrates, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality
The emerging need for ecosystem restoration to mitigate the impacts of onshore wind energy Seifert, S., Graae, B., Hagen, D. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Physical Environment
The seafloor footprint of offshore wind infrastructure in the United States Ocean Runde, B., Paxton, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Physical Environment
Offshore wind turbines constitute benthic secondary production hotspots on and around constructions Dannheim, J., Beermann, J., Coolen, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Ecosystem Processes, Physical Environment
Offshore Wind Farm Contributions to a Regional Environmental and Ecological Monitoring System to Address Multi-User Needs Kohut, J., Crowley, M., Coleman, K. Guidance Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Legal & Policy, Recreation & Tourism, Stakeholder Engagement
One Molecule to Find Them: Using eDNA to Quantify and Assess Marine Biodiversity at Offshore Wind Farms Berger, H. Thesis Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Attraction, Avoidance, Habitat Change Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish, Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Marine Spatial Planning
CWW 2025 Book of Abstract Conference on Wind Energy and Wildlife Impact Conference Paper Wind Energy Attraction, Avoidance, Collision, Displacement, EMF, Entanglement, Habitat Change, Noise, Vessel Strike Bats, Birds, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Cetaceans, Physical Environment, Water Quality, Sea Turtles, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Legal & Policy, Life Cycle Assessment, Marine Spatial Planning, Recreation & Tourism, Stakeholder Engagement
Environmental Risks and Impacts of Offshore Energy: A Literature Review Pontinha, D., Bispo, L., Gervásio, H. Conference Paper Marine Energy, OTEC, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Avoidance, Changes in Flow, Collision, Displacement, EMF, Entanglement, Habitat Change, Noise Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
ORJIP BenCH: Benthic habitat changes postconstruction of offshore wind (Final report) Hubble, M., O'Brien, N., Villanueva-Brackley, A. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Attraction, Habitat Change Fish, Demersal Fish, Invertebrates, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning
An ecological risk assessment for the impacts of offshore wind farms on sharks and rays in Australia Werry, J., Meager, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Attraction, Avoidance, Changes in Flow, Chemicals, Collision, Displacement, EMF, Entanglement, Habitat Change, Lighting, Noise Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Physical Environment, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Offshore wave energy converter array poses threat to coasts causing significant rip currents Cao, X., Shi, J., Zheng, J. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow, Habitat Change Ecosystem Processes, Physical Environment
The Effect of Offshore Wind Farms on Upper Ocean Variability and Marine Ecosystems Eliassen, F. Thesis Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
The impact of offshore wind turbine foundations on local hydrodynamics and stratification in the Southern North Sea Hendriks, E., Langedock, K., van Duren, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow, Habitat Change Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality
An ecosystem modelling approach to assess potential impacts of offshore wind farms Huang, Y., Girardin, R., Oliveros-Ramos, R. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise Fish, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Sea Space Analysis for Wave and Tidal Energy Lee, S., Strong, V., Anning, D. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Avoidance, Changes in Flow, Chemicals, Collision, Displacement, EMF, Entanglement, Habitat Change, Noise Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning, Navigation, Recreation & Tourism, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement, Visual Impacts
Benefits and impacts of offshore wind farms on benthic marine biodiversity in a life cycle assessment context Stranddorf, L., Verones, F., Olsen, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Invertebrates, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Evaluation of macro and meiobenthic community structure and distribution in the hybrid ocean thermal energy conversion discharge area of Port Dickson Leng, Q., Mohamat-Yusuff, F., Mohamed, K.N. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC Habitat Change Invertebrates, Physical Environment, Water Quality

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