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
Simulation of Cumulative Effects of Nearshore Restoration Projects on Estuarine Hydrodynamics Yang, Z., Khangaonkar, T., Calvi, M., Nelson, K. Journal Article Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Screening for Biofouling and Corrosion of Tidal Energy Device Materials: In-Situ Results for Admiralty Inlet, Puget Sound, Washington Polagye, B., Thomson, J. Report Tidal, Marine Energy Habitat Change
Cumulative Impacts of Wave Energy In Oregon: A Literature and Research Review Aquatera, Parametrix Report Marine Energy, Wave Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Cumulative Impacts of Wave Energy In Oregon: Data Atlas Parametrix, Aquatera Report Marine Energy, Wave Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Wave Energy Utilization: A Review of the Technologies António, F. Journal Article Wave, Marine Energy
Marine Environmental Appraisal of an Ocean Energy Test Site in Inner Galway Bay Aquafact Report Marine Energy, Wave
Cumulative Impacts of Wave Energy In Oregon: Existing Environmental Character, Trends, and Pressures Aquatera, Parametrix Report Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions
Development of a Hydrodynamic and Transport Model of Bellingham Bay in Support of Nearshore Habitat Restoration Wang, T., Yang, Z., Khangaonkar, T. Report Marine Energy Physical Environment
Installation of Tidal Turbine Array at Kyle Rhea, Scotland: Scoping Study Bedford, G., Tarrant, D., Trendall, J. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Birds, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment, Reptiles, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Marine Aggregate Levy Sustainability Fund (MALSF): Achievements and Challenges for the Future Marine Aggregate Levy Sustainability Fund Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
The Application Of Observing System Data In California Current Ecosystem Assessments Brown, J., Pavia, R., King, C., DeVogelaere, A. Report Marine Energy Ecosystem Processes
The Costs of Chronic Noise Exposure for Terrestrial Organisms Barber, J., Crooks, K., Fristrup, K. Journal Article Wind Energy, Marine Energy Noise
Equal Value: Can a major Severn Tidal Power scheme be compatible with enhancing the Natura 2000 Biodiversity Network? Sustainable Development Commission Report Marine Energy, Tidal Ecosystem Processes
Renewable Energy Costs, Potentials, Barriers: Conceptual Issues Verbruggen, A., Fischedick, M., Moomaw, W., Weir, T., Nadaï, A., Nilsson, L., Nyboer, J., Sathaye, J. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions
Wave Hub Wave Monitoring Project Interim Report Number 3 South West of England Regional Development Agency (SWDRA) Report Marine Energy, Wave
The Effects of Landscape Modifications on the Long-Term Persistence of Animal Populations Nabe-Nielsen, J., Sibly, R., Forchhammer, M., Forbes, V., Topping, C. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Ecosystem Processes
Comprehensive Planning, Dominant-Use Zones, and User Rights: A New Era in Ocean Governance Sanchirico, J., Eagle, J., Palumbi, S., Thompson, B. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning
The Role Of The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission In Authorizing Hydrokinetic Technology Projects Konnert, T. Magazine Article Marine Energy
Potential OTEC Impacts in the Hawaiian Marine Environment Parke, M. Presentation OTEC, Marine Energy
Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Development Technical Support and General Environmental Studies Copping, A., Geerlofs, S. Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions
Environmental impact assessment and process simulation of the tidal current energy resource in the Strait of Messina El-Geziry, T. Thesis Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions
A review of the potential use of sonar to observe the underwater behaviour of diving birds near tidal energy devices RPS group Report Marine Energy, Tidal Collision Birds, Seabirds
The Impact Of Wave Energy Farms In The Shoreline Wave Climate: Portuguese Pilot Zone Case Study Using Pelamis Energy Wave Devices Palha, A., Mendes, L., Fortes, C., Brito-Melo, A., Sarmento, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Literature Review on the Potential Effects of Electromagnetic Fields and Subsea Noise from Marine Renewable Energy Developments on Atlantic Salmon, Sea Trout and European Eel Gill, A., Bartlett, M. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave EMF, Noise Fish, Pelagic Fish
Using Adaptive Management To Resolve Uncertainties For Wave And Tidal Energy Projects Oram, C., Marriott, C. Magazine Article Wave, Tidal, Marine Energy Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Preliminary Assessment of the Conservation Importance of Benthic Species and Habitats off the West Coast of Orkney and in the Pentland Firth in Relation to the Development of Renewable Energy Schemes Moore, C. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Invertebrates
Ocean Renewable Energy's Potential Role In Supplying Future Electrical Energy Needs Thresher, R., Musial, W. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Underwater Ambient Noise at a Proposed Tidal Energy Site in Puget Sound Bassett, C. Thesis Tidal, Marine Energy Noise
The Marine environment: an acceptable alternative to land for locating renewable energy generation? Goebbels, M. Thesis Marine Energy, Tidal, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning, Social & Economic Data
Assessment methodology for determining cumulative impacts of wave and tidal marine renewable energy devices on marine birds Scottish Natural Heritage Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Birds, Seabirds, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Assessing the Effects of Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Development on Marine and Estuarine Resources Ward, J., Schultz, I., Woodruff, D., Roesijadi, G., Copping, A. Conference Paper Marine Energy EMF Fish, Invertebrates
Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning: Legal Considerations Mengerink, K., Armsby, M., Diamond, J. Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Impact of different tidal renewable energy projects on the hydrodynamic processes in the Severn Estuary, UK Xia, J., Falconer, R., Lin, B. Journal Article Tidal, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Review of Migratory Routes and Behaviour of Atlantic Salmon, Sea Trout and European Eel in Scotland's Coastal Environment: Implications for the Development of Marine Renewables Malcolm, I., Godfrey, J., Youngson, A. Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Fish, Pelagic Fish
Evaluating the potential impacts of tidal power schemes on estuarine waterbirds Burton, N., Thaxter, C., Cook, A., Austin, G., Wright, L., Clark, N. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Tidal Birds, Waterfowl
A Study of the Change in the Wave Field Due to the Presence of Wave Energy Converters Kalén, O. Thesis Wave, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Marine Renewable Energy Legislation for Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Department of Energy Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Good Neighbours, Public Relations and Bribes: The Politics and Perceptions of Community Benefit Provision in Renewable Energy Development in the UK Cass, N., Walker, G., Devine-Wright, P. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Stakeholder Engagement
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Environmental Impacts NOAA Office of Ocean & Coastal Resource Management Report Marine Energy, OTEC
Ocean Space, Ocean Place The Human Dimensions Of Wave Energy In Oregon Conway, F., Stevenson, J., Hunter, D., Stefanovich, M., Campbell, H., Covell, Z., Yin, Y. Magazine Article Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning, Social & Economic Data
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