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
Far-Field Modelling of the Hydro-Environmental Impact of Tidal Stream Turbines Ahmadian, R., Falconer, R., Bockelmann-Evans, B. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Environmental Scoping Report Killard Kavanagh, P. Report Wave, Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Scoping Study on Socio-Economic Impacts of Tidal Energy Development in Nova Scotia: A Research Synthesis & Priorities for Future Action Howell, A., Drake, C. Report Tidal, Marine Energy Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Subtidal Benthic Video and Benthic Infauna Survey and Intertidal Cable Crossing Survey MER Assessment Corporation Report Tidal, Marine Energy Habitat Change Physical Environment, Invertebrates
Assessing Wave Energy Effects on Biodiversity: The Wave Hub Experience Witt, M., Sheehan, E., Broderick, A., Conley, D., Cotterell, S., Crow, E., Grecian, W., Halsband, C., Hodgson, D., Hosegood, P., Inger, R., Miller, P., Sims, D., Thompson, R., Vanstaen, K., Votier, S., Attrill, M., Godley, B. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Birds, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals
The Lessons Learned from the Development of the Wind Energy Industry that Might be Applied to Marine Industry Renewables Garrad, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Human Dimensions
Full life cycle assessment of a wave energy converter Thomson, R., Harrison, G., Chick, J. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Effects of mid-frequency active sonar on hearing in fish Halvorsen, M., Zeddies, D., Ellison, W., Chicoine, D., Popper, A. Journal Article Marine Energy Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish
Interactive Marine Spatial Planning: Siting Tidal Energy Arrays around the Mull of Kintyre Alexander, K., Janssen, R., Arciniegas, G., O’Higgins, T., Eikelboom, T., Wilding, T. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Habitat Change Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Aquamarine Power Marine Mammal Observation Report Richardson, M. Report Marine Energy, Wave Noise Marine Mammals
A Method for EIA Scoping of Wave Energy Converters - Based on Classification of the Used Technology Margheritini, L., Hansen, A., Frigaard, P. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave
South West Marine Energy Park Prospectus Southwest Marine Energy Park Coalition Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Research for the Sustainable Development of Tidal Power in Maine Johnson, T., Zydlewski, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions
Birds and Wave & Tidal Stream Energy: An Ecological Review McCluskie, A., Langston, R., Wilkinson, N. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Attraction, Avoidance, Changes in Flow, Chemicals, Collision, Habitat Change, Noise Birds, Raptors, Seabirds, Shorebirds
Admiralty Inlet Basin Flow Model Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Video Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow
Regional Locational Guidance for Wave and Tidal Energy in the Shetland Islands Tweddle, J., Gray, L., Kelly, C., Marengo, I., Shucksmith, R. Report Wave, Tidal, Marine Energy Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Multipurpose Marine Cadastre National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Website Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions
From the Land to Sea and Back Again? Using Terrestrial Planning to Understand the Process of Marine Spatial Planning Kidd, S., Ellis, G. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology: The Effects of Noise on Aquatic Life Popper, A., Hawkins, A. Book Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind
SuperGen UK Centre for Marine Energy Research Research Councils UK Website Marine Energy
Ecological role of large benthic decapods in marine ecosystems: a review Boudreau, S., Worm, B. Journal Article Marine Energy Invertebrates
A Marine Spatial Planning Approach to Select Suitable Areas for Installing Wave Energy Converters on the Basque Continental Shelf (Bay of Biscay) Galparsoro, I., Liria, P., Legorburu, I., Bald, J., Chust, G., Ruiz-Minguela, P., Pérez, G., Marqués, J., Torre-Enciso, Y., Gonzalez, M., Borja, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Habitat Change Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Marine Scotland Policy Development for Marine Renewables and Offshore Wind Covering Marine Planning and Licensing Scottish Government Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
The Effect of Tidal Power Generation on Sediment Transport in Muskeget Channel University of Massachusetts Report Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Evaluating Acoustic Technologies to Monitor Aquatic Organisms at Renewable Energy Sites Horne, J., Parker-Stetter, S., Fresh, K., Hanson, M., Polagye, B., Thomson, J. Report Marine Energy Seabirds, Marine Mammals, Fish, Birds
Oregon Marine Map MarineMap Consortium Website Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Analysis of Bird and Marine Mammal Data for Billia Croo Wave Test Site, Orkney Robbins, A. Report Marine Energy, Wave Birds, Seabirds, Shorebirds, Waterfowl, Marine Mammals, Pinnipeds
A roadmap for marine spatial planning: A critical examination of the European Commission's guiding principles based on their application in the Clyde MSP Pilot Project Flannery, W., Cinnéide, M. Journal Article Marine Energy Marine Spatial Planning, Human Dimensions
Analysis of Bird and Marine Mammal Data for Fall of Warness Tidal Test Site, Orkney Robbins, A. Report Tidal, Marine Energy Waterfowl, Shorebirds, Seabirds, Pinnipeds, Marine Mammals, Birds
Putting the Pieces Together: Alternatives Analysis and Decision Support Halsey, K., Manson, P. Presentation Wave, Marine Energy
Marine Spatial Planning: A New Frontier? Jay, S., Ellis, G., Kidd, S. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
MeyGen Tidal Energy Project Phase 1: Environmental Statement MeyGen Report Tidal, Marine Energy Noise Marine Mammals, Invertebrates, Human Dimensions, Fish, Environmental Impact Assessment, Birds
Offshore Power Production and Marine Stakeholders: From Understanding Conflict to Impact Mitigation Alexander, K. Thesis Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Social & Economic Data
The Interaction of Pelagic, Migratory and Protected Fishes with Marine Renewable Energy Projects: Recent Studies and Knowledge Gaps Nelson, P. Presentation Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Avoidance, EMF, Habitat Change Fish, Pelagic Fish
Acoustic Environmental Monitoring - Wello Penguin Cooling System Noise Study Beharie, R., Side, J. Report Marine Energy, Wave Noise
A Review of the Potential Water Quality Impacts of Tidal Renewable Energy Systems Kadiri, M., Ahmadian, R., Bockelmann-Evans, B., Rauen, W., Falconer, R. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Water Quality
Marine Spatial Planning in the Context of the Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Assessment of the Marine Renewables Industry in Relation to Marine Mammals: Synthesis of Work Undertaken by the ICES Working Group on Marine Mammal Ecology (WGMME) Murphy, S., Tougaard, J., Wilson, B., Benjamins, S., Haelters, J., Lucke, K., Werner, S., Brensing, K., Thompson, D., Hastie, G., Geelhoed, S., Lees, G., Davies, I., Graw, K., Pinn, E. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Impact of Tidal Energy Converter (TEC) Arrays on the Dynamics of Headland Sand Banks Neill, S., Jordan, J., Couch, S. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment
OES Annual Report 2011 Ocean Energy Systems (OES) Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions
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