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
In-Stream Tidal Energy Potential of Puget Sound, Washington Polagye, B., Kawase, M., Malte, P. Journal Article Marine Energy, Riverine, Tidal Physical Environment
Integrated Ecosystem Assessments: Developing the Scientific Basis for Ecosystem-Based Management of the Ocean Levin, P., Fogarty, M., Murawski, S., Fluharty, D. Journal Article Marine Energy Ecosystem Processes
Addressing the Effects of Human-Generated Sound on Marine Life: An Integrated Research Plan for US Federal Agencies Southall, B., Berkson J., Bowen, D., Brake, R., Eckman, J., Field, J., Gisiner, R., Gregerson, S., Lang, W., Lewandoski, J., Wilson, J., Winokur, R. Report Marine Energy Noise Fish, Marine Mammals, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Preliminary Assessment of the Conservation Importance of Benthic Epifaunal Species and Habitats Moore, C. Report Marine Energy Changes in Flow Invertebrates
The Effects of Human-Generated Sound on Fish Popper, A., Hastings, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Noise Fish
Old and New Threats to Submerged Cultural Landscapes: Fishing, Farming and Energy Development Evans, A., Firth, A., Staniforth, M. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions
Overview Of The Impacts Of Anthropogenic Underwater Sound In The Marine Environment Götz, T., Hastie, G., Hatch, L., Raustein, O., Southall, B., Tasker, M., Thomsen, F., Campbell, J., Fredheim, B. Report Marine Energy Noise Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals
Development of the French Wave Energy Test Site SEM-REV Mouslim, H., Babarit, A., Clément, A., Borgarino, B. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Wave
The Effects Of Anthropogenic Sources Of Sound On Fishes Popper, A., Hastings, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Noise Fish
Modeling Tidal Circulation and Stratification in Skagit River Estuary Using an Unstructured Grid Ocean Model Yang, Z., Khangaonkar, T. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Hydrodynamic Effects of Kinetic Power Extraction by In-Stream Tidal Turbines Polagye, B. Thesis Marine Energy, Riverine, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Aspects of Offshore Renewable Energy and the Alterations of Marine Habitats Wilhelmsson, D. Thesis Wind Energy, Wave, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy Habitat Change Invertebrates, Fish
Wave Energy Conversion Systems: Optimal Localization Procedure Benassai, G., Dattero, M., Maffucci, A. Journal Article Wave, Marine Energy
Baseline Data and Power Analysis for the OWET Dungeness Crab and Fish Baseline Study Terrill, S., Kramer, S., Nelson, P., Zajanc, D. Report Marine Energy, Wave Fish, Demersal Fish, Invertebrates
Wave Energy and the Marine Environment: Colonization Patterns and Habitat Dynamics Langhamer, O. Thesis Wave, Marine Energy Habitat Change Invertebrates, Fish
OCEANTEC: Sea Trials of a Quarter Scale Prototype Salcedo, F., Ruiz-Minguela, P., Rodriguez, R., Ricci, P., Santos, M. Conference Paper Marine Energy, Wave
Concerning an Act on Offshore Renewable Energy Production (the Offshore Energy Act) Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy Report Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Marine Energy
Notice of Intent: Clarence Strait Tidal Energy Project, Northern Territory Franklyn, S. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Coastal environmental assessment and management by ecological simulation in Yeoja Bay, Korea Lee, D.I., Choi, J.M., Lee, M.O., Lee, W.C., Kim, J.K. Journal Article Marine Energy Physical Environment, Water Quality
Potential Impacts of, and Mitigation Strategies for, Small-Scale Tidal Generation Projects on Coastal Marine Ecosystems in the Bay of Fundy Fisheries and Oceans Canada Report Marine Energy, Tidal
Case Study - Wave Dragon Milford Haven Project Wave Dragon ApS Report Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions
Prioritized Research, Development, Deployment and Demonstration (RDD&D) Needs: Marine and Other Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Report Marine Energy
Marine Renewable Energy Strategic Framework for Wales: Stage 1 Report Final Kazer, S., Golding, T. Report Wave, Tidal, Marine Energy
Tidal Flows in Te Aumiti (French Pass), South Island, New Zealand Stevens, C., Sutton, P., Smith, M., Dickson, R. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal
Science Review - Summary of Technical Conference Presentations, Priority Themes for the Future & Projects Commissioned under Round 3 of the ALSF Marine Aggregate Levy Sustainability Fund Report Marine Energy
Limits To Tidal Current Power Garrett, C., Cummins, P. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow
Ramsey Sound Tidal Energy Limited Scoping Report Tidal Energy Ltd Report Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Sub-Sea Power Cables And The Migration Behaviour Of The European Eel Langenfelt, I., Westerberg, H. Journal Article Marine Energy EMF Fish, Demersal Fish, Pelagic Fish
Colonization of an Artificial Hard Substrate by Mytilus edulis in the German Bight Joschko, T., Buck, B., Gutow, L., Schröder, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Attraction, Habitat Change Invertebrates
Wave Energy from the North Sea: Experiences from the Lysekil Research Site Leijon, M., Boström, C., Danielsson, O., Gustafsson, S., Haikonen, K., Langhamer, O., Strömstedt, E., Stalberg, M., Sundberg, J., Svensson, O., Tyrberg, S., Waters, R. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave
Distribution and Movement Patterns of Gray Whales Off Central Oregon: Shore-Based Observations from Yaquina During the 2007/2008 Migration Mate, B., Ortega-Ortiz, J. Report Marine Energy, Wave Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
River Current Energy Conversion Systems: Progress, Prospects and Challenges Khan, M., Iqbal, M., Quaicoe, J. Journal Article Riverine, Marine Energy Human Dimensions
Developing Wave Energy in Coastal California: Potential Socio-Economic and Environmental Effects Nelson, P., Behrens, D., Castle, J., Crawford, G., Gaddam, R., Hackett, S., Largier, J., Lohse, D., Mills, K., Raimondi, P., Robart, M., Thompson, S., Woo, S. Report Marine Energy, Wave Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Whale Entanglements With Submarine Telecommunication Cables Wood, M., Carter, L. Journal Article Marine Energy Entanglement Marine Mammals, Cetaceans
Environmental Assessment for Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 2 Hydroelectric Project City of Hastings Report Riverine, Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment
Measurement and Assessment of Background Underwater Noise and its Comparison with Noise from Pin Pile Drilling Operations During Installation of the SeaGen Tidal Turbine Device, Strangford Lough Nedwell, J., Brooker, A. Report Tidal, Marine Energy Noise Marine Mammals, Fish
Ecological Effects of Wave Energy Development in the Pacific Northwest Boehlert, G., McMurray, G., Tortorici, C., Klure, J., Meyer, J. Workshop Article Marine Energy, Wave
Visual Censuses Around Drifting Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs): A New Approach For Assessing The Diversity Of Fish In Open-ocean Waters Gaertner, J., Taquet, M., Dagorn, L., Mérigot, B., Aumeeruddy, R., Sancho, G., Itano, D. Journal Article Marine Energy Fish, Pelagic Fish
Effect of large-scale kinetic power extraction on time-dependent estuaries Polagye, B., Malte, P., Kawase, M., Durran, D. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment
Concurrent and Legacy Economic and Environmental Impacts from Establishing a Marine Energy Sector in Scotland Allan, G., Bryden, I., McGregor, P., Stallard, T., Swales, J., Turner, K., Wallace, R. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
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