Knowledge Base

The Knowledge Base provides access to documents and information about the environmental effects of wind and marine renewable energy, supporting the OES-Environmental and WREN initiatives. Relevant documents from around the world are compiled into a user-friendly table that displays all content available in Tethys. Results can be narrowed using the keyword filters on the right, or with search terms entered in the text box, including targeted searches (e.g., org:DOE, author:copping). Content may also be sorted alphabetically by clicking on column headers. Some entries will appear on the next page.

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Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
Oceanographic HF Radar Data Preservation in Wind Turbine Trockel, J.; Trockel, D.; Whelan, C.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Navigation
Spatio-temporal evolution and engineering implications of biofouling communities on floating wind turbines mooring lines Dubois, A.; Schoefs, F.; Cognie, B.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Attraction, Habitat Change Invertebrates
Gender-based ocean uses and values: Implications for marine spatial planning Meyer, A.; Scherer, M.; Balderamos, J.; et al. Journal Article Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning, Social & Economic Data
A flexible framework for species based regional cumulative effects assessments to support offshore wind energy planning and management Ferguson, M.; Williams, K.; Goodale, W.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions
Assessing the availability and feasibility of renewable energy on the Great Barrier Reef-Australia Virah-Sawmy, D.; Sturmberg, B.; Harrison, D. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions
From subsea power cable to small-spotted catshark Scyliorhinus canicula - Behavioural effects of electromagnetic fields in tank experiments Hermans, A.; Maris, T.; Hubert, J.; et al. Journal Article EMF Fish, Demersal Fish
Coupling metal concentrations and drift simulations for tracing emissions from offshore wind farms Ebeling, A.; Wippermann, D.; Zimmermann, T.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Chemicals Physical Environment
Transport mechanisms of particulate emissions from artificial marine structures Czerner, N.; Windt, C.; Goseberg, N. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Chemicals Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Physical Environment, Water Quality
Effects and management implications of emerging marine renewable energy technologies Copping, A.; Wood, D.; Rumes, B.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC, Salinity Gradient Chemicals, EMF, Entanglement, Habitat Change, Noise Bats, Birds, Fish, Marine Mammals, Reptiles, Sea Turtles
Stressor-Specific Guidance Document: Electromagnetic Fields OES-Environmental Report Marine Energy EMF
Stressor-Specific Guidance Document: Underwater Noise OES-Environmental Report Marine Energy Noise
Stressor-Specific Guidance Document: Habitat Change OES-Environmental Report Marine Energy Habitat Change
Stressor-Specific Guidance Document: Oceanographic Systems OES-Environmental Report Marine Energy Changes in Flow
Stressor-Specific Guidance Document: Collision Risk OES-Environmental Report Marine Energy Collision
Marine Renewable Energy: An Introduction to Environmental Effects OES-Environmental Summary Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Changes in Flow, Collision, Displacement, EMF, Entanglement, Habitat Change, Noise Birds, Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment, Human Dimensions
Stressor-Specific Guidance Document: Entanglement OES-Environmental Report Marine Energy Entanglement
Underwater Noise Conflict Resolution: Framework Report Xodus Group Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise Marine Mammals, Cetaceans, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
How do tides affect underwater acoustic propagation? A collaborative approach to improve internal wave modeling at basin to global scales Schönau, M.; Hiron, L.; Ragland, J.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Noise
Seabirds in 3D: A Framework to Evaluate Collision Vulnerability with Future Offshore Wind Developments - Interim Project Report #2: Assessing Tradeoffs between Seabird Density at Collision Risk Height and Wind Facility Performance Wallach, E.; Chamberlin, C.; Schneider, S.; et al. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Collision Birds, Seabirds
Offshore Wind Energy: Actions Needed to Address Gaps in Interior's Oversight of Development Rusco, F. Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Displacement Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Towards more accurate sound field verification using directional acoustic filtering Barosin, E. ; Raghukumar, K. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Noise
Potential environmental impacts of marine renewable energy due to the release of microplastic particles from synthetic mooring cables Paredes, G.; Vianello, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Chemicals Physical Environment, Water Quality
Chemical emissions from offshore wind farms: From identification to challenges in impact assessment and regulation Hengstmann, E.; Corella, P.; Alter, K.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Chemicals Physical Environment, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Pile driving sound induces short-term behavioral changes in black sea bass (Centropristis striata): A field study Jarriel, S.; Jézéquel, Y.; Formel, N.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish
What is the value of innovative offshore renewable energy deployment to the UK economy? [2025 Update] Noble, D.; Grattan, K.; Jeffrey, H. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Tidal Stream Energy Project: Collision Risk Data and Evidence Summary Phillips, E.; Wren, S.; King, G.; et al. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Avoidance, Collision, EMF, Entanglement, Habitat Change, Noise Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Cetaceans, Pinnipeds, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Towards biologically realistic estimates of home range and spatial exposure for colonial animals Niven, H.; Jeglinski, J.; Aarts, G; et al. Journal Article Birds, Seabirds
Sustainability Assessment of an Oscillating Water Column During the Design, Installation, Operation, and Disassembly Phases Gallego-Ramírez, C.; López-Mosquera, J.; Chica, E.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Attraction, Avoidance, Changes in Flow, Chemicals, Collision, Displacement, EMF, Entanglement, Habitat Change, Noise, Vessel Strike Birds, Ecosystem Processes, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Cetaceans, Pinnipeds, Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Fisheries, Navigation, Recreation & Tourism, Social & Economic Data, Visual Impacts
IEA-OES Annual Report: An Overview of Ocean Energy Activities in 2024 Ocean Energy Systems (OES) Report Marine Energy, OTEC, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions
Sea Space Analysis for Wave and Tidal Energy Lee, S.; Strong, V.; Anning, D.; et al. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave Avoidance, Changes in Flow, Chemicals, Collision, Displacement, EMF, Entanglement, Habitat Change, Noise Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment, Water Quality, Reptiles, Sea Turtles, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning, Navigation, Recreation & Tourism, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement, Visual Impacts
Wave energy technology development in Ireland: Employing the triple helix model of innovation for pragmatic policy interventions Barry, C.; Ringwood, J. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Stakeholder Engagement
Offshore Wind Energy in Canada: Charting an Ecologically Sustainable Future from International Law and Policy Coordinates and State Practices Alikhani, M. Thesis Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Collision, Noise Bats, Birds
Effect size as a measure of biological relevance for offshore wind impact studies Methratta, E. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Fisheries
The evolution of equity in offshore renewable energy: A systematic literature review Tighsazzadeh, M.; Doyon, A.; Hirsch, S.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
Multicriteria models provide enhanced insight for siting US offshore wind Santarromana, R.; Abdulla, A.; Morgan, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Marine Spatial Planning, Navigation, Recreation & Tourism, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement, Visual Impacts
Marine Renewable Energy Resources in Peru: A Sustainable Blue Energy for Explore and Develop Cacciuttolo, C.; Pérez, G.; Falcón, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Ocean Current, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Cognitive neuroscience approach to explore the impact of wind turbine noise on various mental functions Rosciszewska, A.; Buszkiewicz, M.; Dobrzynska-Kobylec, G.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Noise Human Dimensions
As built register Task & Finish Group Workshop: Feedback Report Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC); Pathways to Growth Coordination Group Workshop Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Collision, Displacement Birds, Seabirds, Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
Vulnerability and behavioural avoidance of Golden Eagles near wind farms during the breeding season Maynard, L.; Lemaître, J.; Therrien, J.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Birds, Raptors
Site and species dependent effects of offshore wind farms on fish populations Bicknell, A.; Gierhart, S.; Witt, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Attraction Fish, Demersal Fish
This is EPIC: Extensive Periphery for Impact and Control to study seabird habitat loss in and around offshore wind farms combining a peripheral control area and Bayesian statistics Grundlehner, A.; Leopold, M.; Kersten, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Avoidance, Displacement, Habitat Change Birds, Seabirds
Frameworks and best practices for cumulative impact accounting in offshore energy development Kuempel, C.; Stockbridge, J.; O'neil, T.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Legal & Policy, Marine Spatial Planning, Navigation, Recreation & Tourism, Social & Economic Data
Strategic seaweed farming to support protected seabirds impacted by offshore windfarms Furness, R.; Furness, E. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Collision Birds, Seabirds, Shorebirds
Assessment of light environmental impacts from offshore wind farms in South Korea Kim, M.; Choi, H.; Chon, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Lighting Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Guidance for Monitoring and Reporting of Underwater Noise Chumbinho, R. Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy Noise Ecosystem Processes, Marine Mammals
Bayesian networks for assessing the sustainability of the marine renewable energy sector in the blue economy of Spanish ports Vaca-Cabrero, J.; González-Cancelas, N.; Camaro-Orive, A. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Marine artificial light at night: Implications and potential hazards for offshore songbird and bat movements in the Greater North Sea Walsh, C.; Hüppop, O.; Karwinkel, T.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Attraction, Collision Bats, Birds
Impact of offshore wind farms on the fauna of the Baltic Sea Cieślewicz, N.; Pilarski, K.; Pilarska, A. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Habitat Change Birds, Fish, Marine Mammals
From Wind to Whales Potential Hydrodynamic Impacts Of Offshore Wind Energy On Nantucket Shoals Regional Ecology Hofmann, E.; Carpenter, J.; Chen, Q.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Displacement, Habitat Change Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Global Marine Flyways Identified for Long-Distance Migrating Seabirds From Tracking Data Morten, J.; Carneiro, A.; Beal, M.; et al. Journal Article Birds, Seabirds

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