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
The Interplay Between EU Law and Regional Sea Conventions: Shaping Environmental Protection in Relation to Offshore Energy Production Across Europe? Giannopoulos, N. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Environmental impacts of utilization of ageing fixed offshore platform for ocean thermal energy conversion Zulkifli, M., Husain, M., Zaki, N., Jaafar, A., Mukhlas, N., Mukhlas, S., Soom, E., Azman, N. Conference Paper Marine Energy, OTEC Attraction, Changes in Flow Fish, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Fisheries, Marine Spatial Planning
Global trends in aquatic animal tracking with acoustic telemetry Matley, J., Klinard, N., Martins, A., Aarestrup, K., Aspillaga, E., Cooke, S., Cowley, P., Heupel, M., Lowe, C., Lowerre-Barbieri, S., Mitamura, H., Moore, J., Simpfendorfer, C., Stokesbury, M., Taylor, M., Thorstad, E., Vandergoot, E., Fisk, A. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions
Marine Energy Wales State of the Sector 2022 Marine Energy Wales Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Grid connection and system services of a wave power plant - a case study Vrana, T., Akerberg, J., Flynn, D., Torres-Olguin, R. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave
NREL Programs Channel Students Toward the Future Water Power Workforce National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
SafeWave Deliverable 5.2 Risk-Based Approaches and Adaptive Management Verling, E., O'Hagan, A. Report Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions
Country-Specific Guidance Document: China OES-Environmental Report Marine Energy
Biological Consequences of Marine Energy Development on Marine Animals Hemery, L., Copping, A., Overhus, D. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow, Collision, EMF, Entanglement, Habitat Change, Noise Seabirds, Pelagic Fish, Invertebrates, Cetaceans, Pinnipeds
The Irish Sea bed load parting zone: Is it a mid-sea hydrodynamic phenomenon or a geological theoretical concept? Creane, S., O'Shea, M., Coughlan, M., Murphy, J. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Refined hydro-environmental modelling for tidal energy generation: West Somerset Lagoon case study Guo, B., Ahmadian, R., Falconer, R. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) presence is reduced during tidal turbine operation Palmer, L., Gillespie, D., Macaulay, J., Sparling, C., Russell, D., Hastie, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Avoidance, Collision Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Quantifying the effects of tidal turbine array operations on the distribution of marine mammals: Implications for collision risk Onoufriou, J., Russell, D., Thompson, D., Moss, S., Hastie, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Avoidance, Collision Marine Mammals, Pinnipeds
Tidal current resource assessment and study of turbine extraction effects in Banks Strait, Australia Marsh, P., Penesis, I., Nader, J., Cossu, R., Auguste, C., Osman, P., Couzi, C. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Blue economy and the total environment: Mapping the interface Lee, K., Noh, J., Lee, J., Khim, J. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning
Managing stakeholder perception and engagement for marine energy transitions in a decarbonising world Lange, M., Cummins, V. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
The contribution of ocean-based solutions to carbon reduction in China Feng, C., Ye, G., Jiang, Q., Zheng, Y., Chen, G., Wu, J., Feng, X., Si, Y., Zeng, J., Li, P., Fang, K. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Climate Change
A review of tidal energy—Resource, feedbacks, and environmental interactions Neill, S., Haas, K., Thiébot, J., Yang, Z. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Physical Environment
Development of riverine hydrokinetic energy systems in Colombia and other world regions: a review of case studies Aristizábal-Tique, V., Villegas-Quiceno, A., Arbeláez-Pérez, O., Colmenares-Quintero, R., Vélez-Hoyos, F. Journal Article Marine Energy, Riverine
Assessments of Available Riverine Hydrokinetic Energy: A Review Kirby, K., Ferguson, S., Rennie, C., Nistor, I., Cousineau, J. Journal Article Marine Energy, Riverine Human Dimensions
Assessing impacts of tidal power lagoons of a consistent design Mackie, L., Kramer, S., Piggott, M., Angeloudis, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Country-Specific Guidance Document: Japan OES-Environmental Report Marine Energy
Bourne Tidal Test Site Draft Pilot License Application Barrett, S. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
A new framework and tool for ecological risk assessment of wave energy converters projects Galparsoro, I., Korta, M., Subirana, I., Borja, A., Menchaca, I., Solaun, O., Muxika, I., Iglesias, G., Bald, J. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Birds, Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment, Reptiles, Human Dimensions
The challenges of engaging island communities: Lessons on renewable energy from a review of 17 case studies Kallis, G., Stephanides, P., Bailey, E., Devine-Wright, P., Chalvatzis, K., Bailey, I. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
Environmental Information for Siting and Operation of Floating Tidal Turbines in U.S. Waters Copping, A., Garavelli, L., Overhus, D., Tugade, L. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Collision, Displacement, EMF, Entanglement, Habitat Change, Noise Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Marine Mammals
Cost Efficiency of Environmental DNA as Compared to Conventional Methods for Biodiversity Monitoring Purposes at Marine Energy Sites Fu, M., Hemery, L., Sather, N. Report Marine Energy, Ocean Current, Tidal, Wave Habitat Change Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Renewable energy and biological conservation in a changing world Jager, H., Efroymson, R., McManamay, R. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Climate Change
A new seabed mobility index for the Irish Sea: Modelling seabed shear stress and classifying sediment mobilisation to help predict erosion, deposition, and sediment distribution Coughlan, M., Guerrini, M., Creane, S., O'Shea, M., Ward, S., Van Landeghem, K., Murphy, J., Doherty, P. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
The rebirth and eco-friendly energy production of an artificial lake: A case study on the tidal power in South Korea Park, E., Lee, T. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Ecosystem Processes, Physical Environment, Water Quality
Environmental Impacts of Tidal and Wave Energy Converters Hutchison, Z., Lieber, L., Miller, R., Williamson, B. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Changes in Flow, Collision, EMF, Habitat Change, Noise Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment
Automatic Segregation of Pelagic Habitats Plonus, R-M., Vogl, S., Floeter, J. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Habitat Change Physical Environment, Human Dimensions
Environmental Impact Assessment: Nuyakuk River Small Scale Hydroelectric Project Squire, R., Owen, A., Ngo-Ly, J., Sanderson, T. Report Marine Energy, Riverine Changes in Flow, Displacement, Habitat Change, Noise Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Recreation & Tourism, Visual Impacts
International good practices for facilitating transboundary collaboration in Marine Spatial Planning Kull, M., Moodie, J., Thomas, H., Méndez-Roldán, S., Giacometti, A., Morf, A., Isaksson, I. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Renewable electricity generation for off grid remote communities; Life Cycle Assessment Study in Alaska, USA McCallum, C., Kumar, N., Curry, R., McBride, K., Doran, J. Journal Article Marine Energy, Riverine Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
Innovation and legacy in energy knowledge infrastructures Hirsch, S., Ribes, D. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Satellite data for the offshore renewable energy sector: Synergies and innovation opportunities Medina-López, E., McMillan, D., Lazic, J., Hart, E., Zen, S., Angeloudis, A., Bannon, E., Browell, J., Dorling, S., Dorrell, R., Forster, R., Old, C., Payne, G., Porter, G., Rabaneda, A., Sellar, B., Tapoglou, E., Trifinova, N., Woodhouse, I., Zampollo, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions
Bayesian network modelling provides spatial and temporal understanding of ecosystem dynamics within shallow shelf seas Trifonova, N., Scott, B., De Dominicis, M., Waggitt, J., Wolf, J. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Ecosystem Processes, Physical Environment, Fish, Marine Mammals, Human Dimensions
Are fish in danger? A review of environmental effects of marine renewable energy on fishes Copping, A., Hemery, L., Viehman, H., Seitz, A., Staines, G., Hasselman, D. Journal Article Marine Energy, Riverine, Tidal, Wave Avoidance, Collision, Displacement, EMF, Entanglement, Habitat Change, Noise Fish
Life cycle assessment of salinity gradient energy recovery using reverse electrodialysis Mueller, K., Thomas, J., Johnson, J., DeCarolis, J., Call, D. Journal Article Marine Energy, Salinity Gradient Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
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