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
Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Impacts on Elasmobranch (shark, rays, and skates) and American Lobster Movement and Migration from Direct Current Cables Hutchison, Z., Sigray, P., He, H., Gill, A., King, J., Gibson, C. Report Marine Energy EMF Fish, Invertebrates
Black Guillemot Ecology in Relation to Tidal Stream Energy Generation: An Evaluation of Current Knowledge and Information Gaps Johnston, D., Furness, R., Robbins, A., Tyler, G., Taggart, M., Masden, E. Journal Article Tidal, Marine Energy Seabirds, Birds
Appropriate Assessment for Nova Innovations Ltd, Extended Shetland Tidal Array, March 2018 Humphries, S., Bell, K., Holland, G. Report Marine Energy, Tidal
ICES WGMBRED Report 2018: Report of the Working Group on Marine Benthal and Renewable Energy Developments (WGMBRED) International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Invertebrates
Navigating the participatory processes of renewable energy infrastructure regulation: A 'local participant perspective' on the NSIPs regime in England and Wales Natarajan, L., Rydin, Y., Lock, S., Lee, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
Information Sheet: Regulation of Tidal and Wave Energy Projects Maine Department of Environmental Protection Website Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Predictive model for local scour downstream of hydrokinetic turbines in erodible channels Musa, M., Heisel, M., Guala, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow, Habitat Change Physical Environment
A strategic analysis of tidal current energy conversion systems in the European Union Segura, E., Morales, R., Somolinos, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy
High rates of vessel noise disrupt foraging in wild harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) Wisniewska, D., Johnson, M., Teilmann, J., Siebert, U., Galatius, A., Dietz, R., Madsen, P. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Noise Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Wave Energy Deployments Physical Impact Guidelines McInnes, K., Hemer, M., O'Grady, J., Hoeke, R., Contardo, S. Report Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Challenges and opportunities for governance in marine spatial planning Greenhill, L. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Marine Spatial Planning, Human Dimensions
Co-locating offshore wind farms and marine protected areas Ashley, M., Austen, M., Rodwell, L., Mangi, S. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Marine Spatial Planning, Human Dimensions
Marine spatial planning Ehler, C. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Marine Spatial Planning, Human Dimensions
Capturing benefits Hooper, T., Ashley, M., Austen, M. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy
Geomagnetic field influences upward movement of young Chinook salmon emerging from nests Putman, N., Scanlan, M., Pollock, A., O'Neil, J., Couture, R., Stoner, J., Quinn, T., Lohmann, K., Noakes, D. Journal Article Marine Energy EMF Fish, Pelagic Fish
Compatibility of offshore energy installations with marine protected areas Thurstan, R., Yates, K., O'Leary, B. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Ecosystem Processes
Displacement of existing activities Kafas, A., Donohue, P., Davies, I. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Marine Spatial Planning, Human Dimensions, Fisheries
The future of marine spatial planning Bradshaw, C., Greenhill, L., Yates, K. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Marine Spatial Planning, Human Dimensions
Methods and utility of ecosystem service trade-off analysis for guiding marine planning of offshore energy Stevens, J., Lester, S., White, C. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Social & Economic Data, Marine Spatial Planning, Human Dimensions
Marine spatial planning and stakeholder collaboration Brooks, P., Jedele, T. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Stakeholder Engagement, Marine Spatial Planning, Human Dimensions
Offshore Energy and Marine Spatial Planning Yates, K., Bradshaw, C. Book Marine Energy Marine Spatial Planning, Human Dimensions
Environmental implications of offshore energy Gill, A., Birchenough, S., Jones, A., Judd, A., Jude, S., Payo-Payo, A., Wilson, B. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy
Meaningful stakeholder participation in marine spatial planning with offshore energy Yates, K. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Stakeholder Engagement, Marine Spatial Planning, Human Dimensions
Tracing regime shifts in the provision of coastal-marine cultural ecosystem services Gee, K., Burkhard, B. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Social & Economic Data, Marine Spatial Planning, Human Dimensions
Finding out the Fate of Displaced Birds Searle, K., Mobbs, D., Butler, A., Furness, R., Trinder, M., Daunt, F. Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Birds
Do tidal stream energy projects offer more value than offshore wind farms? A case study in the United Kingdom Lamy, J., Azevedo, I. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Developing offshore wind farm siting criteria by using an international Delphi method Ho, L., Lie, T., Leong, P., Clear, T. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Marine Spatial Planning, Human Dimensions
Use of a bottom-mounted hydroacoustic sonar to assess fish presence and vertical distribution at the FORCE in-stream tidal turbine test site in Minas Passage Viehman, H., Redden, A. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Fish
Governance barriers to sustainable energy transitions - Assessing Ireland's capacity towards marine energy futures Lange, M., O'Hagan, A., Devoy, R., Tissier, M., Cummins, V. Journal Article Marine Energy
Efficient unstructured mesh generation for marine renewable energy applications Avdis, A., Candy, A., Hill, J., Kramer, S., Piggott, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Collision
Mapping offshore renewable energy governance Guerra, F. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning
Large-scale Water-related Innovative Renewable Energy Projects and the Habitats and Birds Directives: Legal Issues and Solutions van Hees, S. Journal Article Marine Energy Birds, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Modeling Hydro-environmental Impacts of Tidal Range Renewable Energy Projects in Coastal Waters Falconer, R., Angeloudis, A., Ahmadian, R. Book Chapter Tidal, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Water Quality, Sediment Transport, Physical Environment
Mechanical properties of harbor seal skin and blubber a test of anisotropy Grear, M., Motley, M., Crofts, S., Witts, A., Summers, A., Ditsche, P. Journal Article Marine Energy Marine Mammals, Pinnipeds
Harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) around an operational tidal turbine in Strangford Narrows: No barrier effect but small changes in transit behaviour Sparling, C., Lonergan, M., McConnell, B. Journal Article Tidal, Marine Energy Pinnipeds, Marine Mammals
Human dimensions of marine hydrokinetic energies: Current knowledge and research gaps Ruano-Chamorro, C., Castilla, J., Gelcich, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Stakeholder Engagement, Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Building Industries at Sea: 'Blue Growth' and the New Maritime Economy Johnson, K., Dalton, G., Masters, I. Book Marine Energy
Automatic optical detection and classification of marine animals around MHK converters using machine vision Brunton, S. Report Marine Energy Fish
The Role of Wave Energy Converter Farms on Coastal Protection in Eroding Deltas, Guadalfeo, Southern Spain Bergillos, R., López-Ruiz, A., Medina-López, E., Moñino, A., Ortega-Sánchez, M. Journal Article Wave, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Sediment Transport, Physical Environment
Functional and structural responses to marine urbanisation Mayer-Pinto, M., Cole, V., Johnston, E., Bugnot, A., Hurst, H., Airoldi, L., Glasby, T., Dafforn, K. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Avoidance, Attraction Invertebrates
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