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
Tidal energy site characterisation at the Fall of Warness, EMEC, UK Sellar, B., Sutherland, D. Report Marine Energy, Tidal
Effects of Pile Driving on the Residency and Movement of Tagged Reef Fish Iafrate, J., Watwood, S., Reyier, E., Scheidt, D., Dossot, S., Crocker, S. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Fish, Demersal Fish
Review of Information Sources to Support Connectivity Assessments under the Habitats Regulations Carse, L. Report Marine Energy Ecosystem Processes
Use of Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) and Motion Analysis for Studying the Impacts of Underwater Noise upon Free Ranging Fish and Implications for Marine Energy Management Roberts, L., Perez-Dominguez, R., Elliott, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Noise Fish
Assessment of Benthic Effects of Anchor Presence and Removal Henkel, S. Report Marine Energy Habitat Change Invertebrates
Stochasticism in Noise Generated by an Array of Marine Hydrokinetic Devices Hafla, E., Johnson, E., Roberts, J. Journal Article Marine Energy Noise
Canada’s Advantage: A Vision for Renewable Electricity in Canada Haffner, J., Vriesendorp, W. Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy
SuperGen Phase Three Monograph SuperGen UK Centre for Marine Energy Research (UKCMER) Report Marine Energy
Potential of ocean thermal energy conversion in Indonesia Koto, J. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC Human Dimensions
Tidal Lagoon Environmental Interactions: Regulator Perspective, Solution Options and Industry Challenges Mackinnon, K., Smith, H., Moore, F. Guidance Marine Energy, Tidal
Progress in Renewable Energies Offshore Soares, C. Book Marine Energy, OTEC, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind
Numerical Simulations of the Effects of a Tidal Turbine Array on Near-Bed Velocity and Local Bed Shear Stress Gillibrand, P., Walters, R., McIlvenny, J. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
MeyGen Tidal Energy Project Phase 1 Project Environmental Monitoring Programme Rollings, E., Donovan, C., Eastham, C. Report Tidal, Marine Energy
MeyGen Tidal Energy Project Phase 1 Project Environmental Monitoring Programme Rollings, E., Donovan, C., Eastham, C. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave
Interactions of Aquatic Animals with the ORPC OCGen in Cobscook Bay, Maine: Monitoring Behavior Change and Assessing the Probability of Encounter with a Deployed MHK Device Zydlewski, G., Staines, G., Viehman, H., Shen, H., Altenritter, M. Report Tidal, Marine Energy Habitat Change, Collision, Avoidance Fish
MASTS Marine Renewable Energy Forum: Workshop on Environmental Impacts Research Funding Miller, R. Workshop Article Marine Energy
Study on Electrification of Remote and Isolated Tropical Islands Using OTEC Hassan, M., Habib, W., Rupam, T. Conference Paper Marine Energy, OTEC Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Effective Energy-Saving Device of Eco-Ship by Using Wave Propulsion Huang, S., Wu, T., Hsu, Y., Guo, J., Tsai, J., Chiu, F. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Wave
Camera technology for monitoring marine biodiversity and human impact Bicknell, A., Godley, B., Sheehan, E., Votier, S., Witt, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Wave, Tidal, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Invertebrates, Fish
Coexistence dilemmas in European marine spatial planning practices. The case of marine renewables and marine protected areas Kyriazi, Z., Maes, F., Degraer, S. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Developing Benefit Schemes and Financial Compensation Measures for Fishermen Impacted by Marine Renewable Energy Projects Reilly, K., O'Hagan, A., Dalton, G. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Underwater Noise Propagation Models and its Application in Renewable Energy Parks: WaveRoller Case Study Rocha, A. Thesis Marine Energy, Wave Noise
Who cares? European attitudes towards marine and coastal environments Potts, T., Pita, C., O'Higgins, T., Mee, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Assessment of Potential Impact of Electromagnetic Fields from Undersea Cable on Migratory Fish Behavior Kavet, R., Wyman, M., Klimley, A., Vergara, X. Report Marine Energy Attraction, EMF Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish
Semi-Active Control of Sound Radiated From an Elastic Circular Plate Integrated With Adaptive Tuned Vibration Absorbers Hemmatian, M., Sedaghati, R. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Wave Noise
Recent Developments in Ocean Energy and Offshore Wind: Financial Challenges and Environmental Misconceptions Esteban, M., Gasparatos, A., Doll, C. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy
Decommissioning of the SeaGen Tidal Turbine in Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland: Environmental Statement MarineSpace Ltd Report Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Funding and Financial Supports for Tidal Energy Development in Nova Scotia MacDougall, S. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Biocide-Free Antifouling on Insulating Surface by Wave-Driven Triboelectrification-Induced Potential Oscillation Zhao, X., Tian, J., Kuang, S., Ouyang, H., Yan, L., Wang, Z., Li, Z., Zhu, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Chemicals
Use of Fish Tracking Data to Model Striped Bass Turbine Encounter Probability in Minas Passage Redden, A., Sanderson, B. Report Marine Energy Collision Fish
Hybrid Wave and Offshore Wind Farms: A Comparative Case Study of Co-located Layouts Astariz, S., Perez-Collazo, C., Abanades, J., Iglesias, G. Journal Article Wind Energy, Wave, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy
Licensing Guidance for Marine Renewable Energy Projects in Portugal (Mainland Coast) de Jesus, J., Almodovar, M., Simas, T. Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Do Changes in Current Flow as a Result of Arrays of Tidal Turbines Have an Effect on Benthic Communities? Kregting, L., Elsaesser, B., Kennedy, R., Smyth, D., O'Carroll, J., Savidge, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Invertebrates
A Quality Management Review of Scotland's Sectoral Marine Plan for Tidal Energy Sangiuliano, S. Report Tidal, Marine Energy Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
The Effects of Artificial Structures on Estuarine Infaunal Communities and Offshore Biofouling Communities Mendoza, M. Thesis Marine Energy Habitat Change Invertebrates
Assessing potential spatial and temporal conflicts in Washington's marine waters Freeman, M., Whiting, L., Kelley, R. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Incorporating Data Uncertainty when Estimating Potential Vulnerability of Scottish Seabirds to Marine Renewable Energy Developments Wade, H., Masden, E., Jackson, A., Furness, R. Journal Article Marine Energy Seabirds, Birds
A Coordinated Action Plan for Addressing Collision Risk for Marine Mammals and Tidal Turbines Hutchison, I., Copping, A. Workshop Article Marine Energy, Tidal Avoidance, Collision Marine Mammals
The role of agents for change in the sustainable development of wave energy in the Highlands and Islands region of Scotland Billing, S. Thesis Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
Spatial Ecosystem Modelling of Marine Renewable Energy Installations: Gauging the Utility of Ecospace Alexander, K., Meyjes, S., Heymans, J. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Fisheries
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