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
A Review of the Application of Lifecycle Analysis to Renewable Energy Systems Lund, C., Biswas, W. Journal Article Wind Energy, Wave, Tidal, Riverine, Marine Energy Life Cycle Assessment, Human Dimensions
White Paper on Licensing Hydrokinetic Pilot Projects Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Life cycle assessment of the Seagen marine current turbine Douglas, C., Harrison, G., Chick, J. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Integrated Coastal Zone Management in the Bay of Fundy: Implications for tidal power Graham, J. Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
A Global Map of Human Impact on Marine Ecosystems Halpern, B., Walbridge, S., Selkoe, K., Kappel, C., Micheli, F., D'agrosa, C., Bruno, J., Casey, K., Ebert, C., Fox, H., Fujita, R., Heinemann, D., Lenihan, H., Madin, E., Perry, M., Selig, E., Spalding, M., Steneck, R., Watson, R. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions
Impacts to Marine Fisheries Habitat from Nonfishing Activities in the Northeastern United States Johnson, M., Boelke, C., Chiarella, L., Colosi, P., Greene, K., Lellis-Dibble, K., Ludemann, H., Ludwig, M., McDermott, S., Ortiz, J., Rusanowsky, D., Scott, M., Smith, J. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Fisheries
The Main Characteristics, Problems, and Prospects for Western European Coastal Seas Dauvin, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Ecosystem Processes
Strategic Tidal Stream Assessment for Alderney Craig, J. Report Wave, Tidal, Marine Energy
Provision of Evidence of the Conservation Impacts of Energy Production Tucker, G., Bassi, S., Anderson, J., Chiavari, J., Casper, K., Fergusson, M. Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy
Managing for cumulative impacts in ecosystem-based management through ocean zoning Halpern, B., McLeod, K., Rosenberg, A., Crowder, L. Journal Article Marine Energy
Quantifying "Exposure" with Cost Effective Wave Resource Measurements Beharie, R., Side, J. Presentation Wave, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Marine Energy: More than Just a Drop in the Ocean? Armstrong, J., Consultancy, F. Report Wave, Tidal, Marine Energy Physical Environment, Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Socio-technical-ecological evaluations of the potential to implement renewable energy sources in coastal areas of tropical developing countries – an East African case study Molander, S., Gullström, M., Jagers, S., Hammar, L. Report Marine Energy Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Review of Wave Hub Technical Studies: Impacts on Inshore Surfing Beaches Black, K. Report Wave, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Recreation & Tourism, Human Dimensions
The Kobald Marine Turbine: From the Testing Model to the Full Scale Prototype Calcagno, G., Moroso, A. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Wave
Evaluation of Blade-Strike Models for Estimating the Biological Performance of Kaplan Turbines Deng, Z., Carlson, T., Ploskey, G., Richmond, M., Dauble, D. Journal Article Marine Energy, Riverine Collision Fish, Pelagic Fish
Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Renewable Energy Sources Hester, R., Harrison, R. Book Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions
A Validation of the dBht as a Measure of the Behavioural and Auditory Effects of Underwater Noise Nedwell, J., Turnpenny, A., Lovell, J., Parvin, S., Workman, R., Sprinks, J., Howell, D. Report Marine Energy Noise
Governmental Regulation of Ocean Wave Energy Converter Installations Vining, J., Muetze, A. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Wave Energy Ecological Effects Workshop: Ecological Assessment Briefing Paper McMurray, G. Workshop Article Marine Energy, Wave
Research Report 2-Tidal technologies overview Entec Report Marine Energy, Tidal
SuperGen Phase One Monograph SuperGen UK Centre for Marine Energy Research (UKCMER) Report Marine Energy
Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Alternative Energy Development and Production and Alternate Use of Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf US Minerals Management Service (MMS), US Department of the Interior (DOI) Report Marine Energy, Ocean Current, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind
Underwater Noise Assessment in the Messina Strait - Italy Nauta-rcs, CIBRA Report Ocean Current, Marine Energy Noise
Wave Energy Potential in the Baltic Sea and the Danish Part of the North Sea, with Reflections on the Skagerrak Henfridsson, U., Neimane, V., Strand, K., Kapper, R., Bernhoff, H., Danielsson, O., Leijon, B., Sundberg, J., Thorburn, K., Ericsson, E., Bergman, K. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave
The Efficiency Of A Turbine In A Tidal Channel Garrett, C., Cummins, P. Journal Article Tidal, Marine Energy
Large-scale physical response of the tidal system to energy extraction and its significance for informing environmental and ecological impact assessment Couch, S., Bryden, I. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Wave power devices as artificial reefs Langhamer, O., Wilhelmsson, D. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Wave Habitat Change Fish, Invertebrates
Economic and Social Benefits from Wave Energy Conversion Marine Technology Bedard, R. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions
A New Tool to Forecast Fish Movement and Passage Goodwin, R., Nestler, J., Anderson, J., Weber, L. Magazine Article Riverine, Marine Energy Fish
Worldwide Synthesis and Analysis of Existing Information Regarding Environmental Effects of Alternative Energy Uses on the Outer Continental Shelf Michel, J., Dunagan, H., Boring, C., Healy, E., Evans, W., Dean, J., McGillis, A., Hain, J. Report Wind Energy, Wave, OTEC, Fixed Offshore Wind, Ocean Current, Marine Energy Habitat Change
From Morphology to Neural Information: The Electric Sense of the Skate Camperi, M., Tricias, T., Brown, B. Journal Article Marine Energy EMF Fish
Overview of Environmental Effects: OTEC vs Other Power Generation Methods Martí, J. Presentation OTEC, Marine Energy
Environmental Assessment for Hydropower License: Makah Bay Offshore Wave Energy Pilot Project Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Report Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Wave Dragon Pre-Commercial Wave Energy Device, Environmental Statement Volume 1: Non-Technical Summary TÜV SÜD Report Marine Energy, Wave
Modelling Analysis of the Sensitivity of Shoreline Change to a Wave Farm Millar, D., Smith, H., Reeve, D. Journal Article Wave, Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Potential Impacts Of Hydrokinetic And Wave Energy Conversion Technologies On Aquatic Environments Cada, G., Ahlgrimm, J., Bahleda, M., Bigford, T., Stavrakas, S., Hall, D., Moursund, R., Sale, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Riverine, Wave
Scottish Marine Renewables Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report Faber Maunsell, Metoc PLC Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave
Collision Risks Between Marine Renewable Energy Devices and Mammals, Fish and Diving Birds Wilson, B., Batty, R., Daunt, F., Carter, C. Report Marine Energy Collision Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Guidance on the Coast Guard's Roles and Responsibilities for Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREI) US Coast Guard Report Marine Energy
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