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
Assessing the potential acoustic impact of floating offshore wind farms in the Central Mediterranean Sea Baldachini, M.; Pace, F.; Buscaino, G.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Noise Marine Mammals, Reptiles, Sea Turtles
An economic analysis of tidal energy to support sustainable development Catalano, M.; D'Adamo, I.; Gastaldi, M.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Co-location of fisheries and offshore wind farms: Current practices and enabling conditions in the North Sea Bonsu, P.; Letschert, J.; Yates, K.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Fisheries
Avoidance of offshore wind farms by Sandwich Terns in the North Sea increases with turbine density van Bemmelen, R.; Leemans, J.; Collier, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Avoidance Birds, Seabirds
Long-term monitoring of bird migration across the North and Norwegian Seas Cordes, L.; May, R. Report Birds
Life cycle assessment of a floating offshore wind farm in Italy Brussa, G.; Grosso, M.; Rigamonti, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
EU Species Protection Law and Wind Energy: Current Challenges and Danish Experiences Anker, H.; Olsen, B. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Displacement, Habitat Change Birds, Human Dimensions
Benchmarking Marine Energy Technologies Through LCA: Offshore Floating Wind Farms in the Mediterranean Pulselli, R.; Maccanti, M.; Bruno, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Habitat Change Ecosystem Processes, Physical Environment
Review and outlook on the international renewable energy development Zhao, Y. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
An echosounder view on the potential effects of impulsive noise pollution on pelagic fish around windfarms in the North Sea Kok, A.; Bruil, L.; Berges, B.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Noise Fish, Pelagic Fish
Risks to different populations and age classes of gannets from impacts of offshore wind farms in the southern North Sea Pollock, C.; Lane, J.; Buckingham, L.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Collision Birds, Seabirds
A roadmap towards quantitative cumulative impact assessments: Every step of the way Piet, G.; Tamis, J.; Volwater, J.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Collision, Displacement, Noise Birds, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Human Dimensions
Accelerating deployment of offshore wind energy alter wind climate and reduce future power generation potentials Akhtar, N.; Geyer, B.; Rockel, B.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Capercaillie and Wind Energy: An international research project Taubmann, J.; Coppes, J.; Andrén, H. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Habitat Change, Noise Birds, Ground-Nesting Birds
Post-construction bird and bat fatality monitoring studies at wind energy projects in Latin America: A summary and review Agudelo, S.; Mabee, T.; Palmer, R.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Bats, Birds
The Expected Impact of Marine Energy Farms Operating in Island Environments with Mild Wave Energy Resources - A Case Study in the Mediterranean Sea Rusu, L.; Onea, F.; Rusu, E. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment
A critical review on environmental impacts of renewable energy systems and mitigation strategies: Wind, hydro, biomass and geothermal Sayad, E. ; Wilberforce, T.; Elsaid, K.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy
Underwater Noise Monitoring with Real-Time and Low-Cost Systems, (The CORMA Experience) Diviacco, P. Journal Article Noise
An Evaluation of the Potential Impact of Extracting Marine Renewable Energy in the Coastal Environment of the Black Sea Zburlea, L.; Rusu, E. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow, Collision, EMF, Habitat Change, Noise Birds, Fish, Marine Mammals, Physical Environment
Echolocation activity of harbour porpoises, Phocoena phocoena, shows seasonal artificial reef attraction despite elevated noise levels close to oil and gas platforms Clausen, K.; Teilmann, J.; Wisniewska, D.; et al. Journal Article Attraction, Habitat Change, Noise Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Against the Tide: Potential for Marine Renewable Energy in Eastern and Southern Africa Belletti, E.; McBride, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Riverine, Tidal Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data
IEA-OES Annual Report: An Overview of Ocean Energy Activities in 2020 Ocean Energy Systems (OES) Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions
Modelling the habitat selection of the bearded vulture to predict areas of potential conflict with wind energy development in the Swiss Alps Vignali, S.; Lörcher, F.; Hegglin, D.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Birds, Raptors
Ocean renewable energy development in Southeast Asia: Opportunities, risks and unintended consequences Quirapas, M.; Taeihagh, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Ocean Current, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data
Year-round acoustic patterns of dolphins and interaction with anthropogenic activities in the Sicily Strait, central Mediterranean Sea Papale, E.; Alonge, G.; Grammauta, R.; et al. Journal Article Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Shift in proximate causes of mortality for six large migratory raptors over a century De Pascalis, F.; Panuccio, M.; Bacaro, G.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Collision, Habitat Change Birds, Raptors
Effects of marine noise pollution on Mediterranean fishes and invertebrates: A review Di Franco, E.; Pierson, P.; Di lorio, L.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise Fish, Invertebrates
Bat activity and evidence of bat migration at two high elevation passes in the Western Alps Caprio, E.; Patriarca, E.; Debernardi, P. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance Bats
Marine natural capital and ecosystem services: An environmental accounting model Buonocore, E.; Donnarumma, L.; Appolloni, L.; et al. Journal Article Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Comparing the territorial performances of renewable energy sources' plants with an integrated ecosystem services loss assessment: A case study from the Basilicata region (Italy) Scorza, F.; Pilogallo, A.; Saganeiti, L.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Initial Environmental Report for the ELEMENT Project Gaborieau, H.; Thiébaut, M.; Quillienn, N.; et al. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Collision, Habitat Change, Noise Birds, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals
Modelling risks posed by wind turbines and power lines to soaring birds: the black stork (Ciconia nigra) in Italy as a case study Smeraldo, S.; Bosso, L.; Fraissinet, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision Birds
Modelling risks posed by wind turbines and power lines to soaring birds Smeraldo, S.; Bosso, L.; Fraissinet, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy Collision Birds
Assessing natural capital value in marine ecosystems through an environmental accounting model: A case study in Southern Italy Buonocore, E.; Appolloni, L.; Russo, G.; et al. Journal Article Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Governance and Management Systems in Mediterranean Marine and Coastal Biosphere Reserves Alfare, L.; Ruoss, E.; Boumaour, A. Book Chapter Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Behavioural responses in a congested sea: an observational study on a coastal nest-guarding fish Mascolino, S.; Mariani, S.; Benvenuto, C. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise Fish
The Expected Shoreline Effect of a Marine Energy Farm Operating Close to Sardinia Island Onea, F.; Rusu, E. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Wind farms, farmland occupation and compensation: Evidences from landowners’ preferences through a stated choice survey in Italy Sardaro, R.; Faccilongo, N.; Roselli, L. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Acoustic impact of a wave energy converter in Mediterranean shallow waters Buscaino, G.; Mattiazzo, G.; Sannino, G.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Noise Fish
Combined Exploitation of Offshore Wind and Wave Energy in the Italian Seas: A Spatial Planning Approach Azzellino, A.; Lanfredi, C.; Riefolo, L.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Offshore gas production infrastructure reutilisation for blue energy production Sedlar, D.; Vulin, D.; Krajačić, G.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Social & Economic Data, Human Dimensions
Exploring Multi-Use potentials in the Euro-Mediterranean sea space Depellegrin, D.; Venier, C.; Kyriazi, Z.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Reconversion of offshore oil and gas platforms into renewable energy sites production: Assessment of different scenarios Leporini, M.; Marchetti, B.; Corvaro, F.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Life Cycle Assessment
Marine Energy Exploitation in the Mediterranean Region: Steps Forward and Challenges Pisacane, G.; Sannino, G.; Carillo, A.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave
Understanding the Potential Risk to Marine Mammals from Collision with Tidal Turbines Copping, A.; Grear, M.; Jepsen, R.; et al. Journal Article Tidal, Marine Energy Collision Marine Mammals
Estimating cetacean density and abundance in the Central and Western Mediterranean Sea through aerial surveys: Implications for management Panigada, S.; Lauriano, G.; Donovan, G.; et al. Journal Article Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Global ecological success of Thalassoma fishes in extreme coral reef habitats Fulton, C.; Wainwright, P.; Hoey, A.; et al. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Fish, Demersal Fish
Bats in a Mediterranean Mountainous Landscape: Does Wind Farm Repowering Induce Changes at Assemblage and Species Level? Ferri, V.; Battisti, C.; Soccini, C. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Bats
Wave energy in Europe: Views on experiences and progress to date O'Hagan, A.; Huertas, C.; O'Callaghan, J.; et al. Journal Article Wave, Marine Energy Stakeholder Engagement, Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Expected Effects of Offshore Wind Farms on Mediterranean Marine Life Bray, L.; Reizopoulou, S.; Voukouvalas, E.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Ecosystem Processes

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