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
Understanding the Role of Stakeholders in the Wave Energy Consenting Process: Engagement and Sensitivities Simas, T., Muñoz-Arjona, E., Huertas, C., de Groot, J., Stokes, C., Bailey, I., Magagna, D., Conley, D., Greaves, D., Marina, D., Torre-Enciso, Y., Sundberg, J., O'Hagan, A., Holmes, B. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
Modelling of the Impact of a Wave Farm on Nearshore Sediment Transport Gonzalez, R., Zou, Q., Pan, S. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Conceptual Models of Potential Marine and Hydrokinetic Technology Impacts on Biological Resources Grippo, M., Hlohowskyj, I. Report Marine Energy
Singapore Strait Hydrodynamics: From Ancient Myths to Renewable Energy Behera, M., Haihua, X., Tkalich, P. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Ecosystem Processes, Physical Environment, Human Dimensions
Modeling the Physical and Biochemical Influence of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plant Grandelli, P., Rocheleau, G., Hamrick, J., Church, M., Powell, B. Report OTEC, Marine Energy Habitat Change Water Quality, Physical Environment, Ecosystem Processes
Modeling the Physical and Biochemical Influence of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plant Discharges into their Adjacent Waters Grandelli, P., Rocheleau, G., Hamrick, J., Church, M., Powell, B. Report Marine Energy, OTEC
A Vessel Noise Budget for Admiralty Inlet, Puget Sound, Washington (USA) Bassett, C., Polagye, B., Holt, M., Thomson, J. Journal Article Marine Energy Noise
An Adaptive Framework for Selecting Environmental Monitoring Protocols to Support Ocean Renewable Energy Development Shumchenia, E., Smith, S., McCann, J., Carnevale, M., Fugate, G., Kenney, R., King, J., Paton, P., Schwartz, M., Spaulding, M., Winiarski, K. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions
Siadar Wave Energy Project Scoping Report Xodus Group Report Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
D2.14 Wave Data Presentation and Storage Review Magagna, D., Conley, D., Proenca, B., Greaves, D., Margheritini, L., Finn, M., Lawrence, J., Lopez, J., Enciso, Y., Holmes, B., Paul, M., MacNulty, H., Smith, H., Ashton, I., Lopes, M., Candido, J., Davey, T., Bryden, I. Report Marine Energy, Wave
West Coast Environmental Protocols Framework: Baseline and Monitoring Studies Klure, J., Hampton, T., McMurray, G., Boehlert, G., Henkel, S., Copping, A., Kramer, S., Chwaszczewski, R., Fresh, K. Report Wind Energy, Wave, Tidal, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy
SOWFIA Deliverable D.2.1: Catalogue of Wave Energy Test Centres Mora-Figueroa, V., Olivares, C., Holmes, B., O'Hagan, A., Torre-Enciso, Y., Leeney, R. Report Wave, Marine Energy Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Assessing the Sensitivity of Seabird Populations to Adverse Effects from Tidal Stream Turbines and Wave Energy Devices Furness, R., Wade, H., Robbins, A., Masden, E. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Attraction, Collision, Displacement, Habitat Change Birds, Seabirds
Developing Environmental Protocols and Modeling Tools to Support Ocean Renewable Energy and Stewardship McCann, J. Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Annex A: Summary of Operational Underwater Noise from a Wave Energy Converter System at the EMEC Wave Energy Test Site May 2011: Comparison of Pelamis System Operational and Baseline Noise Measurements Lepper, P., Harland, E., Robinson, S., Theobald, P., Hastie, G., Quick, N. Report Wave, Marine Energy Noise
SNL-EFDC Model Application to Scotlandville Bend, Mississippi River Barco, J., Roberts, J., Johnson, E., James, S. Report Riverine, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Sediment Transport, Physical Environment
Identification of Outer Continental Shelf Renewable Energy Space-Use Conflicts and Analysis of Potential Mitigation Measures Conway, F., Hall-Arber, M., Harte, M., Hudgens, D., Murray, T., Pomeroy, C., Weiss, J., Wiggin, J., Wright, D. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Marine Spatial Planning, Human Dimensions
Community ownership of small-scale in-stream tidal energy projects in Nova Scotia, Canada Tarr, A., Lionais, D. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Stakeholder Engagement
SNL-EFDC Simulations of MHK-Related Changes to Tidal Range and Flushing Roberts, J., James, S. Report Marine Energy Changes in Flow
Marine Animal Alert System Task 2.1.5.3 - Development of Monitoring Technologies Final Report Carlson, T., Deng, Z., Myers, J., Matzner, S., Copping, A. Report Tidal, Marine Energy Collision Marine Mammals
Accommodating Wave and Tidal Energy - Control and Decision in Scotland Johnson, K., Kerr, S., Side, J. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Development of Offshore Renewable Energy in Scotland's Seas: Research Implementation Strategy Scottish Government Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind
MERiFIC 3.2.1: Documentary Summary of the Environmental Impact of Renewable Marine Energy Sotta, C. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy
Introduction to the Special Issue of Continental Shelf Research on ‘The application of acoustics to sediment transport processes’ Thorne, P., Hay, A. Journal Article Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
SNL-EFDC Model Application to Cobscook Bay, ME Roberts, J., James, S. Report Tidal, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
R and D and Ocean Energy: A review of Research and Development in Ocean Energy in the Republic of Ireland Marine Renewables Industry Association (MRIA) Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Stakeholder Engagement
Survey, Deploy and Monitor Licensing Policy Guidance Marine Scotland Science Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Cape Breton Resource Assessment McMillan, J., Trowse, D., Schillinger, D., Hay, A., Hatcher, B. Report Marine Energy, Tidal
Influence of Blade Solidity on Marine Hydrokinetic Turbines Jonson, M., Fahnline, J., Johnson, E., Barone, M., Fontaine, A. Conference Paper Marine Energy Noise
EMEC Scale Site Consenting Process: Guidance for Developers European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Oregon State University and Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center Wave Energy Test Project US Department of Energy (DOE) Report Marine Energy, Wave Birds, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Human Dimensions
Assessment of array shape of tidal stream turbines on hydro-environmental impacts and power output Ahmadian, R., Falconer, R. Journal Article Tidal, Marine Energy Changes in Flow
Ness of Duncansby Scoping Report ScottishPower Renewables Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
A Framework for Environmental Risk Assessment and Decision-Making for Tidal Energy Development in Canada Isaacman, L., Daborn, G., Redden, A. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions
An energy and carbon life cycle assessment of tidal power case study Kelly, K., McManus, M., Hammond, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Climate Change, Life Cycle Assessment
Request for advice on the populations of cetaceans that might be involved in significant interactions with marine renewable energy developments in Scottish marine waters Northridge, S. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Multi-Criteria Decision-Making on Assessment of Proposed Tidal Barrage Schemes in Terms of Environmental Impacts Wu, Y., Xu, C., Ke, Y., Chen, K., Xu, H. Journal Article Tidal, Marine Energy
FLOWBEC: A Review of Measured and Modelled Data for the Wave Hub Site Ashton, I., Smith, G., Johanning, L., Harnois, V., Smith, H. Report Marine Energy, Wave Physical Environment, Human Dimensions
Population Trends of Breeding Seabird Colonies in Scottish SPAs Malcolm, F., Lye, G., Lewis, M. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Birds, Seabirds
Population Sizes of Seabirds Breeding in Scottish SPAs Lewis, M., Lye, G., Pendlebury, C., Walls, R. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Birds
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