Short Science Summary 2020: 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
Mapping the future: Pressures and impacts in the Portuguese maritime spatial planning Fernandes, M., Sousa, L., Quintela, A., Marques, M., Reis, J., Simao, A., Castro, A., Marqués, J., Alves, F. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Tapping Renewable Energy Sources in Contemporary India: Issues and Challenges Chandy, S. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC, Tidal, Wave, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Socioeconomic Analysis Plan for the ELEMENT Project Smith, D., Gorintin, F. Guidance Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Initial Environmental Report for the ELEMENT Project Gaborieau, H., Thiébaut, M., Quillienn, N., Serre, S., Araignous, E., Safi, G. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Collision, Habitat Change, Noise Birds, Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals
Characterisation of underwater operational sound of a tidal stream turbine Risch, D., van Geel, N., Gillespie, D., Wilson, B. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Noise
Participatory Processes as Twenty-First-Century Social Knowledge Technology Heron, E., Heron, R., Logie, J., Greenaway, A., Allen, W., Blackett, P., Davies, K., Glavovic, B., Hikuroa, D. Book Chapter Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning, Stakeholder Engagement
Underwater Visual Records of Marine Megafauna Around Offshore Anthropogenic Structures Todd, V., Lazar, L., Williamson, L., Peters, I., Hoover, A., Cox, S., Todd, I., Macreadie, P., McLean, D. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Attraction, Avoidance, Habitat Change Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Marine Mammals, Cetaceans, Pinnipeds, Reptiles
Harnessing salinity gradient energy in coastal stormwater runoff to reduce pathogen loading Dubrawski, K,., Wang, W., Xu, J., Criddle, C. Journal Article Marine Energy, Salinity Gradient Physical Environment, Water Quality
Reinventing marine spatial planning: a critical review of initiatives worldwide Trouillet, B. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Using ecosystem service assessments to support participatory marine spatial planning Friedrich, L., Glegg, G., Fletcher, S., Dodds, W., Philippe, M., Bailly, D. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning, Stakeholder Engagement
Prospective of development of large-scale tidal current turbine array: An example numerical investigation of Zhejiang, China Deng, G., Zhang, Z., Li, Y., Liu, H., Xu, W., Pan, Y. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Sustainable energy towards air pollution and climate change mitigation Rasak Adedeji, A., Zaini, F., Mathew, S., Dagar, L., Iskandar Petra, M., De Silva, L. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Climate Change, Life Cycle Assessment
Aligning biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services in spatial planning: Focus on ecosystem processes Van der Biest, K., Meire, P., Schellekens, T., D'hondt, B., Bonte, D., Vanagt, T., Ysebaert, T. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
The impacts of wave energy conversion on coastal morphodynamics Ozkan, C., Perez, K., Mayo, T. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Techniques for distinguishing between impulsive and non-impulsive sound in the context of regulating sound exposure for marine mammals Martin, S., Lucke, K., Barclay, D. Journal Article Marine Energy Noise Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Wave, Tidal and Ocean Thermal Energy Adimazoya, T., Doelle, M. Book Chapter Marine Energy, OTEC, Tidal, Wave Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
A structured indicator pool to operationalize expert-based ecosystem service assessments for marine spatial planning von Thenen, M., Frederiksen, P., Hansen, H., Schiele, K. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Vertical migrations of fish schools determine overlap with a mobile tidal stream marine renewable energy device Whitton, T., Jackson, S., Hiddink, J., Scoulding, B., Bowers, D., Powell, B., Jackson, T., Gimenez, L., Davies, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Fish, Pelagic Fish
The Push for Tidal Power Faces Its Biggest Challenge Yet Royte, E. Magazine Article Marine Energy, Tidal
Stakeholders' requirements regarding wave energy technology Kujanpää, J. Thesis Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement
Analysis of international, European and Scot's law governing marine litter and integration of policy within regional marine plans Sheridan, H., Johnson, K., Capper, A. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Environmental Assessment for Hydropower License: PacWave South Project Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Report Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Marine Renewable Energy Legal Framework in Malaysia: A Way Forward Ghazali, F., Mustafa, M. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
A critical analysis on hybrid renewable energy modeling tools: An emerging opportunity to include social indicators to optimise systems in small communities Cuesta, M., Castillo-Calzadilla, T., Borges, C. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions
A novel approach for cumulative impacts assessment for marine spatial planning Lonsdale, J., Nicholson, R., Judd, A., Elliot, M., Clarke, C. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Integrating Hydroacoustic Approaches to Predict Fish Interactions with In-stream Tidal Turbines Viehman, H., Hasselman, D., Boucher, T., Douglas, J., Bennett, L. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Collision Fish
Whale Optimization Algorithm for Ship Path Optimization in Large-Scale Complex Marine Environment Han, Q., Yang, X., Song, H., Sui, S., Zhang, H., Yang, Z. Journal Article Marine Energy Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Prospects of ocean-based renewable energy for West Africa’s sustainable energy future Adesanya, A., Misra, S., Maskeliunas, R., Damasevicius, R. Journal Article Marine Energy, OTEC Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy, Social & Economic Data
Ocean Energy Systems Annual Report 2019 Ocean Energy Systems (OES) Report Marine Energy
Analyzing energy options for small-scale off-grid communities: A Canadian case study Prabatha, T., Hager, J., Carneiro, B., Hewage, K., Sadiq, R. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment, Social & Economic Data
Marine spatial planning on the Caribbean island of Montserrat: Lessons for data‐limited small islands Flower, J., Ramdeen, R., Estep, A., Thomas, L., Francis, S., Goldberg, G., Johnson, A., McClintock, W., Mendes, S., Mengerink, K., O'Garro, M., Rogers, L., Zischka, U., Lester, S. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Surface Currents at Tacoma Narrows Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Video Marine Energy, Tidal
WESE Deliverable 4.2 Review of consenting processes for wave energy in Spain and Portugal focusing on risk-based approach and Adaptive Management Bald, J., Apolonia, M. Report Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions
Surface Currents at Admiralty Inlet Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Video Marine Energy, Tidal
Testing 360 degree imaging technologies for improved animal detection around tidal energy installations Pattison, L., Serrick, A., Brown, C. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Fish, Marine Mammals
Surface Currents at San Juan Islands Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Video Marine Energy, Tidal
Risk Retirement—Decreasing Uncertainty and Informing Consenting Processes for Marine Renewable Energy Development Copping, A., Freeman, M., Gorton, A., Hemery, L. Journal Article Marine Energy EMF, Noise Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
The Global Energy Interconnection Initiative and the Development of Marine Renewable Energy in China – Legal Aspects Chang, Y.-C. Book Chapter Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
The 1982 Law of the Sea Convention and the regulation of offshore renewable energy activities within national jurisdiction Jung, D. Thesis Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Marine spatial planning in Barbuda: A social, ecological, geographic, and legal case study Johnson, A., McClintock, W., Burton, O., Burton, W., Estep, A., Mengerink, K., Porter, R., Tate, S. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
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