Short Science Summary: Benefits and Effects

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Marine Renewable Energy: Benefits and Effects

Technologies that harvest energy from the movement of water in oceans and large rivers are under development around the world. Marine renewable energy (MRE) devices are designed to take advantage of tidal currents, fast flowing rivers, and waves, as well as ocean currents and natural gradients of temperature and salinity in ocean waters. The potential benefits that MRE can bring to nations and stakeholders are driving research studies, development of engineering systems, and experimental deployments of wave energy converters, as well as tidal and river turbines, in coastal areas. These studies, trials, and experiments are the leading edge of the development of an international MRE industry that is adding to the renewable energy portfolio of many nations. As this development occurs, it is essential that MRE projects not harm valuable and often fragile marine populations, habitats, and systems in the oceans. The responsible development of the MRE industry is informed by science-based understanding of the potential effects of MRE installations worldwide.

This Short Science Summary was developed based on the OES-Environmental 2020 State of the Science Report: Environmental Effects of Marine Renewable Energy Development Around the World, specifically Chapter 1: Marine Renewable Energy and Ocean Energy Systems and Chapter 2: Marine Renewable Energy: Environmental Effects and Monitoring Strategies. 

The table below contains the literature relevant to this summary document and will continue to be updated as new literature is added to Tethys.

Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
Evaluation of Potential EMF Effects on Fish Species of Commercial or Recreational Fishing Importance in Southern New England Snyder, D., Bailey, W., Palmquist, K., Cotts, B., Olsen, K. Report Marine Energy Attraction, Avoidance, EMF Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish, Invertebrates, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Scientific Echosounder Review for In-Stream Tidal Turbines Horne, J. Presentation Marine Energy, Tidal Fish
The wave-powered adaptable monitoring package: hardware design, installation, and deployment Joslin, J., Cotter, E., Murphy, P., Gibbs, P., Cavagnaro, R., Crisp, C., Stewart, A., Polagye, B., Cross, P., Hjetland, E., Rocheleau, A., Waters, B. Conference Paper Marine Energy
MRE Regulator Survey Report: Sweden Rose, D., Freeman, M. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave
WETS Acoustic Survey Final Report 2019 Sea Engineering Inc Report Marine Energy, Wave Noise Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Interaction between hydrokinetic turbine wakes and sediment dynamics: array performance and geomorphic effects under different siting strategies and sediment transport conditions Musa, M., Hill, C., Guala, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Riverine Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
In sight and in mind: social implications of marine renewable energy Howell, R. Thesis Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Floating Clean Multi-energy Systems Towards Driving Blue Economic Growth Narasimalu, S. Book Chapter Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Environmental assessment of intake alternatives for seawater reverse osmosis in the Arabian Gulf Al-Kaabi, A., Mackey, R. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Life Cycle Assessment
Wave Energy in Tropical Regions: Deployment Challenges, Environmental and Social Perspectives Felix, A., Hernández-Fontes, J., Lithgow, D., Mendoza, E., Posada, G., Ring, M., Silva, R. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Birds, Fish, Marine Mammals, Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Sound exposure level as a metric for analyzing and managing underwater soundscapes Martin, S., Morris, C., Bröker, C., O'Neill, C. Journal Article Marine Energy Noise Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Recreation & Tourism
Decision framework for ocean thermal energy plant site selection from a sustainability perspective: The case of China Zhang, J., Xu, C., Song, Z., Huang, Y., Wu, Y. Journal Article OTEC, Marine Energy Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy Project FERC No. P-12611 Article 401 RMEE Plan Amendments Verdant Power LLC Report Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Optimising tidal lagoons: an environmental focus Elliott, K. Thesis Tidal, Marine Energy Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Acoustic impact of a wave energy converter in Mediterranean shallow waters Buscaino, G., Mattiazzo, G., Sannino, G., Papale, E., Bracco, G., Grammauta, R., Carillo, A., Kenny, J., De Cristofaro, N., Ceraulo, M., Mazzola, S. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Noise Fish
Over or under? Autonomous sensor fish reveals why overshot weirs may be safer than undershot weirs for fish passage Pflugrath, B., Boys, C., Cathers, B., Deng, Z. Journal Article Riverine, Marine Energy Collision Fish
Morlais Project Environmental Statement: Non-Technical Summary Royal Haskoning Report Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Empirical Determination of Severe Trauma in Seals from Collisions with Tidal Turbine Blade Onoufriou, J., Brownlow, A., Moss, S., Hastie, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Marine Mammals, Pinnipeds, Marine Spatial Planning
Effects of trust and public participation on acceptability of renewable energy projects in the Netherlands and China Liu, L., Bouman, T., Perlaviciute, G., Steg, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Marine Energy Stakeholder Engagement, Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions, Climate Change
MRE Regulator Survey Report: Spain Rose, D., Freeman, M. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave
Fish, finances, and feasibility: Concerns about tidal energy development in the United States Dreyer, S., Beaver, E., Polis, H., Jenkins, L. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
MRE Regulator Survey Report: United Kingdom Rose, D., Freeman, M. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave
A proteomic analysis of the statocyst endolymph in common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis): an assessment of acoustic trauma after exposure to sound Solé, M., Monge, M., André, M., Quero, C. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Noise Invertebrates
On the Marine Energy Resources of Mexico Hernández-Fontes, J., Felix, A., Mendoza, E., Rodriguez Cueto, Y., Silva, R. Journal Article Marine Energy, Ocean Current, OTEC, Salinity Gradient, Wave Ecosystem Processes, Physical Environment
Renewable energy in Southeast Asia: Policies and recommendations Erdiwansyah, Mamat, R., Sani, M., Sudhakar, K. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data
Acoustic characterization of marine energy converters - IEC TS 62600-40:2019 International Electrotechnical Commission Guidance Marine Energy Noise
Global environmental regulation of offshore energy production: Searching for legal standards in ocean governance Giannopoulos, N. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Imaging sonar review for marine environmental monitoring around tidal turbines Joslin, J. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Collision Fish, Marine Mammals
Moving Beyond Silos in Cumulative Effects Assessment Hodgson, E., Halpern, B., Essington, T. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
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, Climate Change
Wave energy converter geometry for coastal flooding mitigation Bergillos, R., Rodriguez-Delgado, C., Allen, J., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality
Successful Blue Economy Examples With an Emphasis on International Perspectives Wenhai, L., Cusack, C., Baker, M., Tao, W., Mingbao, C., Paige, K., Xiaofan, Z., Levin, L., Escobar, E., Amon, D., Yue, Y., Reitz, A., Neves, A., O'Rourke, E., Mannarini, G., Pearlman, J., Tinker, J., Horsburgh, K., Lehodey, P., Pouliquen, S., Dale, T., Peng, Z., Yufeng, Y. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions
Protocol for mitigation of marine mammal disturbance and injury at EMEC test sites European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Guidance Marine Energy Marine Mammals
Guidelines for Information Requirements for a Renewable Energy Site Assessment Plan (SAP) BOEM Office of Renewable Energy Programs Guidance Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Sustainably reconciling offshore renewable energy with Natura 2000 sites: An interim adaptive management framework Le Lièvre, C. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Guidelines for Providing Benthic Habitat Survey Information for Renewable Energy Development on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy Habitat Change Invertebrates
Guidelines for Providing Information on Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles for Renewable Energy Development on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf BOEM Office of Renewable Energy Programs Guidance Marine Energy, Wind Energy Marine Mammals, Reptiles, Sea Turtles
WECANet: The First Open Pan-European Network for Marine Renewable Energy with a Focus on Wave Energy-COST Action CA17105 Stratigaki, V. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
Local and Non-local Geomorphic Effects of Hydrokinetic Turbines: Bridging Renewable Energy and River Morphodynamics Musa, M. Thesis Marine Energy, Riverine Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Effects of a Tidal Lagoon on the Hydrodynamics of Swansea Bay, Wales, UK Horrillo-Caraballo, J., Yin, Y., Fairley, I., Karunarathna, H., Masters, I., Reeve, D. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Tidal
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