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
Review and outlook on the international renewable energy development Zhao, Y. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Supplemental Data Regarding the Behavioral Response of Rock Crabs to the EMF of Subsea Cables and Potential Impact to Fisheries Williams, J., Jaco, E., Scholz, Z., Williams, C., Pondella, D., Rasser, M., Schroeder, D. Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy EMF Invertebrates
The Ups and Downs of Using Active Acoustic Technologies to Study Fish at Tidal Energy Sites Viehman, H., Hasselman, D., Douglas, J., Boucher, T. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Fish
Capabilities of an Acoustic Camera to Inform Fish Collision Risk with Current Energy Converter Turbines Staines, G., Mueller, R., Seitz, A., Evans, M., O'Byrne, P., Wosnik, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Riverine, Tidal Collision Fish
Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Imagery to Characterise Pursuit-Diving Seabird Association With Tidal Stream Hydrodynamic Habitat Features Slingsby, J., Scott, B., Kregting, L., McIlvenny, J., Wilson, J., Yanez, M., Langlois, S., Williamson, B. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow, Habitat Change Birds, Seabirds
UK Ocean Energy Review 2021 University of Edinburgh, Jeffrey, H., Grattan, K. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave
Establishing an Agenda for Biofouling Research for the Development of the Marine Renewable Energy Industry in Indonesia Iswadi, A., Porter, J., Bell, M., Garniati, L., Harris, R., Priyotomo, G. Journal Article Marine Energy Attraction Invertebrates
Coupled Wave Energy Converter and Nearshore Wave Propagation Models for Coastal Impact Assessments Flanagan, T., Wengrove, M., Robertson, B. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment
IEA-OES Annual Report: An Overview of Ocean Energy Activities in 2021 Ocean Energy Systems (OES) Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions
Project Summary of Outcomes and Results of Wave Energy in Southern Europe (WESE) Project Bald, J., Uyarra, M., Menchaca, I., Pouso, S., Uriarte, A., Garlsparsoro, I., de Santiago, I., Muxika, I., Simas, T., Vinagre, P., Machado, I., Apolonia, M., Cruz E., Chainho, P., Gonçalvez, J., Enciso, Y., Marina, D., Zubiate, L., Etxaniz, P., de Miguel, B., Madrid, E., Felis, I., Martinez, R., Chambel, J., Moitinho, L., Bartolomeu, S., Santos, H., Galvão, P., Basos, N., Moura, T., Nyman, M., Pech, M. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave EMF, Habitat Change, Noise Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Minimizing Ecological Impacts of Marine Energy Lighting Reilly, C., Larson, J., Amerson, A., Staines, G., Haxel, J., Pattison, J. Journal Article Marine Energy Lighting Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Social & Economic Data
Marine Mammal HiCUP: A High Current Underwater Platform for the Long-Term Monitoring of Fine-Scale Marine Mammal Behavior Around Tidal Turbines Gillespie, D., Oswald, M., Hastie, G., Sparling, C. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Marine Mammals
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Changes in Benthic and Pelagic Habitats caused by Marine Renewable Energy Devices Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy Habitat Change Physical Environment
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Cumulative Impact Assessment Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy
Triton Field Trials - Changes in Habitats, a Literature Review of Monitoring Technologies Hemery, L., Mackereth, K., Tugade, L. Report Marine Energy Habitat Change
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Background Information Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Environmental Monitoring Technologies and Techniques for Detecting Interactions with Marine Animals Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy Collision Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Marine Mammals
Insights into the behavioural responses of juvenile thornback ray Raja clavata to alternating and direct current magnetic fields Albert, L., Olivier, F., Jolivet, A., Chauvaud, L., Chauvaud, S. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind EMF Fish, Demersal Fish
A life cycle assessment comparison of materials for a tidal stream turbine blade Walker, S., Thies, P. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Encounters of Marine Animals with Mooring Systems and Subsea Cables Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy Entanglement Fish, Marine Mammals
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Electromagnetic Field Emissions Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy EMF Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Reptiles, Sea Turtles
Experimental study of fish behavior near a tidal turbine model under dark conditions Yoshida, T., Furuichi, D., Williamson, B., Zhou, J., Dong, S., Li, Q., Kitazawa, D. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Avoidance, Collision Fish
Hydro-environmental Modelling and Interaction of Tidal Lagoons around the UK Coast Guo, B. Thesis Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Underwater Noise Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy Noise Fish, Marine Mammals
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Changes in Oceanographic Systems Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality
Environmental Effects from Wave Power: Artificial Reefs and Incidental No-take Zones Bender, A. Thesis Marine Energy, Wave Attraction, Habitat Change Fish, Invertebrates
Man-made structures in the marine environment: A review of stakeholders’ social and economic values and perceptions Elrick-Barr, C., Zimmerhackel, J., HIll, G., Clifton, J., Ackermann, F., Burton, M., Harvey, E. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Combining wind power and farmed fish: Coastal community perceptions of multi-use offshore renewable energy installations in Europe Billing, S., Charalambides, G., Tett, P., Giordano, M., Ruzzo, C., Arena, F., Santoro, A., Lagasco, F., Brizzi, G., Collu, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Social & Economic Data
Understanding the Value of Strategic Evidence Surveys to Support the Tidal Steam Energy Sector in Wales Wood, D., Griffith, A., Basic, T., de Winter, S., Davison, P., Williams, O. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Birds, Fish, Marine Mammals
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Data Transferability Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Integration of multitrophic aquaculture approach with marine energy projects for management and restoration of coastal ecosystems of India Ingle, K., Polikovsky, M., Fenta, M., Ingle, A., Golberg, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Ecosystem Processes, Human Dimensions
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Collision Risk Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy Collision Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Marine Mammals
Field Observations of Scour Behavior around an Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter Lancaster, O., Cossu, R., Heatherington, C., Hunter, S., Baldock, T. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Wave-Energy Devices Might Affect the Natural Environment: Scientists plan research to better understand effects Oregon State University, Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC), Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center (NNMREC), University of Washington Magazine Article Marine Energy, Wave EMF, Entanglement, Noise Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Marine Mammals
Interactions between tidal stream turbine arrays and their hydrodynamic impact around Zhoushan Island, China Zhang, J., Zhang, C., Angeloudis, A., Kramer, S., He, R., Piggott, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Hydrodynamic and Morphodynamic Influences from Ocean Current Energy Conversion Sites in the South–Southeastern Brazilian Inner Shelf de Paula Kirinus, E., Oleinik, P., Marques, W. Journal Article Marine Energy, Ocean Current Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
An observational study of hydrodynamic impact on water mass transport due to tidal power generation Kim, J., Woo, S-B., Song, J., Kwon, H-K. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Socioeconomic Impacts of Wave Energy Knowledge and Service Providers to Oregon Garrett, J., Thompson, P., Conway, F. Report Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement
Riding the wave: Challenges and opportunities for marine renewable energies in Canada’s energy transition Forrest, D., Li, X., Aviles, M., Pustova, M., Roberts, A. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind
Marine Renewable Energy and the Environment: A Coloring Book OES-Environmental Book Marine Energy
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