Water Quality

The chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water.

Water quality refers to the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water, including temperature, salinity, turbidity, dissolved oxygen content, and concentration of contaminants. Water quality is crucial to support the many animal and plant organisms that live in it. Marine and freshwater environments can be very sensitive to changes in water quality, especially dissolved oxygen concentration, salinity, nutrient levels, and presence of contaminants or chemicals. As offshore wind and marine renewable energy devices are placed in the water, changes in flow may occur around this new obstruction due to energy removal and may affect the distribution of these water components. While the effects of individual devices may be localized, arrays may have a greater impact on changes in water quality in the farfield environment and on ecosystem processes. Estuaries may be the most susceptible to impacts, as researchers theorize that significant energy extraction may increase vertical mixing while decreasing flushing. This may result in positive impacts such as higher concentrations of bottom water dissolved oxygen, while also negatively affecting water quality by increasing contaminants and phytoplankton production. Numerical models are often used to estimate changes in water quality, but it is difficult to quantify change in such a complex system with natural variability and climate change.

 

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 Water Quality.

Total: 133

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Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Towards Nature Positive for the Ocean: Pathways for Corporate Contributions Carrow, A., Lynch, L., Kroner, R. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Attraction, Avoidance, Chemicals, Collision, Displacement, Entanglement, Habitat Change, Lighting, Noise Birds, Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning
Metagenomic biodiversity assessment within an offshore wind farm Serivichyaswat, P., Scholte, T., Wilms, T. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Fish, Invertebrates, Physical Environment, Water Quality
Environmental impacts from the widespread implementation of ocean thermal energy conversion Nickoloff, A., Olim, S., Eby, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC Physical Environment, Water Quality, Human Dimensions
Transport mechanisms of particulate emissions from artificial marine structures Czerner, N., Windt, C., Goseberg, N. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Chemicals Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Physical Environment, Water Quality
Potential environmental impacts of marine renewable energy due to the release of microplastic particles from synthetic mooring cables Paredes, G., Vianello, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Chemicals Physical Environment, Water Quality
Chemical emissions from offshore wind farms: From identification to challenges in impact assessment and regulation Hengstmann, E., Corella, P., Alter, K. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Chemicals Physical Environment, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Sustainability Assessment of an Oscillating Water Column During the Design, Installation, Operation, and Disassembly Phases Gallego-Ramírez, C., López-Mosquera, J., Chica, E. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Attraction, Avoidance, Changes in Flow, Chemicals, Collision, Displacement, EMF, Entanglement, Habitat Change, Noise, Vessel Strike Birds, Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Cetaceans, Pinnipeds, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Fisheries, Navigation, Recreation & Tourism, Social & Economic Data, Visual Impacts
ScotMER 7th Symposium 2025: Physical Processes Marine Scotland Presentation Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Habitat Change Physical Environment, Water Quality
Impacts of offshore wind farms in the English Channel on larval dispersal and connectivity of benthic species using numerical modeling Ajmi, S., Boutet, M., Bennis, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Attraction, Changes in Flow Ecosystem Processes, Invertebrates, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality
Setting a course for research on offshore wind development impacts near Nantucket Shoals Gawarkiewicz, G. Magazine Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Changes in Flow, Habitat Change Marine Mammals, Cetaceans, Physical Environment, Water Quality
Zooplankton and offshore wind: Drifters in a sea of uncertainty Saba, G. Magazine Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Changes in Flow, Habitat Change Ecosystem Processes, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Cetaceans, Physical Environment, Water Quality
Offshore wind energy: assessing trace element inputs and the risks for co-location of aquaculture Watson, G., Banfield, G. , Watson, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Chemicals Ecosystem Processes, Invertebrates, Physical Environment, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Impacts of thermal and cold discharge from power plants on marine benthos and its mitigation measures: a systematic review Leng, Q., Mohamat-Yusuff, F., Mohamed, K.N. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC Habitat Change Fish, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality
Scoping an Offshore Wind Sustained Observation Programme (OW-SOP) Monteleone, V., De Dominicis, M., Williams, C. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Water Quality
Offshore wind farm operation contributed to a slight improvement in seawater quality along the Jiangsu Coast, China Wei, Z., Wang, M., Gao, Y. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Chemicals Physical Environment, Water Quality
Commercial Wind Lease Issuance and Site Assessment Activities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf Offshore Maine Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), US Department of the Interior (DOI) Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Attraction, Avoidance, Changes in Flow, Chemicals, Collision, Displacement, Entanglement, Habitat Change, Lighting, Noise Bats, Birds, Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Cetaceans, Pinnipeds, Physical Environment, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Fisheries, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning, Navigation, Recreation & Tourism, Stakeholder Engagement
Monopile-induced turbulence and sediment redistribution form visible wakes in offshore wind farms Bailey, L., Dorrell, R., Kostakis, I. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality
Analysis of the Impact of Wind Farm Construction on the Marine Environment Lazuga, K. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Chemicals Physical Environment, Water Quality
Environmental DNA monitoring of fish communities at the Hywind Tampen floating offshore wind farm Hestetun, J., Mayers, K., Mugu, S. Report Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish, Physical Environment, Water Quality
An analytical strategy for challenging members of the microplastic family: Particles from anti-corrosion coatings Hildebrandt, L., Fischer, M., Klein, O. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Chemicals Physical Environment, Water Quality
Winds of Progress: An In-Depth Exploration of Offshore, Floating, and Onshore Wind Turbines as Cornerstones for Sustainable Energy Generation and Environmental Stewardship Afridi, S. K., Koondhar, M. A., Jamali, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Collision, Displacement, EMF, Habitat Change, Lighting Bats, Birds, Raptors, Seabirds, Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish, Marine Mammals, Cetaceans, Pinnipeds, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data, Visual Impacts
Offshore Wind Facts Deeper Dive: Ocean Hydrodynamics, Offshore Wind Farms, and the Mid Atlantic Bight Cold Pool Special Initiative on Offshore Wind Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Invertebrates, Physical Environment, Water Quality
Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm Annual Report 2023 Magnus, D. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Collision, Displacement, EMF, Habitat Change, Noise, Vessel Strike Birds, Seabirds, Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality
Deepwater Atlantic Habitats II: Continued Atlantic Research and Exploration in Deepwater Ecosystems with Focus on Coral, Canyon, and Seep Communities Cordes, E., Demopoulos, A., Bernard, B. Report Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish, Invertebrates, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality
Bilan annuel 2023 des études environnementales sur le parc éolien en mer de Saint-Nazaire Parc éolien en mer de Saint-Nazaire Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Bats, Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Tidal energy extraction modifies tidal asymmetry and transport in a shallow, well-mixed estuary Spicer, P., Yang, Z., Wang, T. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow, Habitat Change Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality
Investigation of potential metal emissions from galvanic anodes in offshore wind farms into North Sea sediments Ebeling, A., Wippermann, D., Zimmermann, T. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Chemicals Physical Environment, Water Quality
Scenario studies on potential ecosystem effects in future offshore wind farms in the North Sea Zijl, F., Stendert, L., Leummens, L. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Ecosystem Processes, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality
Do the metals released by galvanic anodes used in offshore wind farms pose a risk to the marine environment? Henry, S., Amouroux, I., Aragon, E. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Chemicals Physical Environment, Water Quality
Sustainable wind energy planning through ecosystem service impact valuation and exergy: A study case in south-central Chile Martínez-Martínez, Y., Dewulf, J., Aguayo, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Changes in Flow, Habitat Change Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality
Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm Annual Report 2022 Magnus, D. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Collision, Habitat Change, Noise, Vessel Strike Birds, Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish, Marine Mammals, Cetaceans, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
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