Marine Energy

The generation of renewable energy from tides, waves, currents, salinity, and temperature gradients in the oceans, seas, and rivers.

Marine renewable energy (MRE), also known as ocean energy or marine and hydrokinetic energy (MHK), refers to the various ways to generate electricity from the world’s oceans, seas, and rivers. Movement of water occurs naturally in these bodies of water in the form of waves, tides, and currents. Although many are in early stages of research and development, there is a wide variety of MRE technologies capable of generating electricity from the movement of water, as well as from differences in water temperature and salinity.

The relevant technologies can be classified into the following categories:

The environmental concerns associated with MRE technologies vary substantially based on the technology type, device design, and location. The primary environmental concerns typically encompass animal collisions with dynamic devices, impacts from underwater noise, and concerns about changes to the physical environment.

Please note: Tethys classifies offshore wind energy separately from MRE.

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Affiliated Marine and Wind Energy Environmental Documents

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Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
Application of Marine Spatial Planning tools for tidal stream farm micro-siting Álvarez, M., Ramos, V., Carballo, R. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Agreements and benefits in emerging ocean sectors: Are we moving towards an equitable Blue Economy? Cisneros-Montemayor, A., Ducros, A., Bennett, N. Journal Article Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data, Stakeholder Engagement
The public willingness to pay for the research and demonstration of tidal stream energy in South Korea Choi, K., Kim, J., Yoo, S. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Supplemental Data Regarding the Behavioral Response of Rock Crabs to the EMF of Subsea Cables and Potential Impact to Fisheries Williams, J., Jaco, E., Scholz, Z. Report Marine Energy, Wind Energy EMF Invertebrates
Mapping a blue energy future for British Columbia: Creating a holistic framework for tidal stream energy development in remote coastal communities Richardson, R., Buckham, B., McWhinnie, L. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning, Social & Economic Data
From plate to plug: The impact of offshore renewables on European fisheries and the role of marine spatial planning Stelzenmüller, V., Letschert, J., Gimpel, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Marine Spatial Planning
The Ups and Downs of Using Active Acoustic Technologies to Study Fish at Tidal Energy Sites Viehman, H., Hasselman, D., Douglas, J. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Fish
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
Capabilities of an Acoustic Camera to Inform Fish Collision Risk with Current Energy Converter Turbines Staines, G., Mueller, R., Seitz, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Riverine, Tidal Collision Fish
Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Imagery to Characterise Pursuit-Diving Seabird Association With Tidal Stream Hydrodynamic Habitat Features Slingsby, J., Scott, B., Kregting, L. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow, Habitat Change Birds, Seabirds
UK Ocean Energy Review 2021 University of Edinburgh, Jeffrey, H., Grattan, K. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave
Establishing an Agenda for Biofouling Research for the Development of the Marine Renewable Energy Industry in Indonesia Iswadi, A., Porter, J., Bell, M. Journal Article Marine Energy Attraction Invertebrates
Coupled Wave Energy Converter and Nearshore Wave Propagation Models for Coastal Impact Assessments Flanagan, T., Wengrove, M., Robertson, B. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment
IEA-OES Annual Report: An Overview of Ocean Energy Activities in 2021 Ocean Energy Systems (OES) Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions
Project Summary of Outcomes and Results of Wave Energy in Southern Europe (WESE) Project Bald, J., Uyarra, M., Menchaca, I. Report Marine Energy, Tidal, Wave EMF, Habitat Change, Noise Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Minimizing Ecological Impacts of Marine Energy Lighting Reilly, C., Larson, J., Amerson, A. Journal Article Marine Energy Lighting Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Social & Economic Data
Marine Mammal HiCUP: A High Current Underwater Platform for the Long-Term Monitoring of Fine-Scale Marine Mammal Behavior Around Tidal Turbines Gillespie, D., Oswald, M., Hastie, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Marine Mammals
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Underwater Noise Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy Noise Fish, Marine Mammals
Environmental Effects from Wave Power: Artificial Reefs and Incidental No-take Zones Bender, A. Thesis Marine Energy, Wave Attraction, Habitat Change Fish, Invertebrates
Integration of multitrophic aquaculture approach with marine energy projects for management and restoration of coastal ecosystems of India Ingle, K., Polikovsky, M., Fenta, M. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind Ecosystem Processes, Human Dimensions
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Changes in Oceanographic Systems Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport, Water Quality
Insights into the behavioural responses of juvenile thornback ray Raja clavata to alternating and direct current magnetic fields Albert, L., Olivier, F., Jolivet, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind EMF Fish, Demersal Fish
Triton Field Trials - Changes in Habitats, a Literature Review of Monitoring Technologies Hemery, L., Mackereth, K., Tugade, L. Report Marine Energy Habitat Change
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Data Transferability Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Collision Risk Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy Collision Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Marine Mammals
Experimental study of fish behavior near a tidal turbine model under dark conditions Yoshida, T., Furuichi, D., Williamson, B. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Avoidance, Collision Fish
Hydro-environmental Modelling and Interaction of Tidal Lagoons around the UK Coast Guo, B. Thesis Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Changes in Benthic and Pelagic Habitats caused by Marine Renewable Energy Devices Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy Habitat Change Physical Environment
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Cumulative Impact Assessment Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy
Understanding the Value of Strategic Evidence Surveys to Support the Tidal Steam Energy Sector in Wales Wood, D., Griffith, A., Basic, T. Report Marine Energy, Tidal Birds, Fish, Marine Mammals
A life cycle assessment comparison of materials for a tidal stream turbine blade Walker, S., Thies, P. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Human Dimensions, Life Cycle Assessment
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Background Information Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Environmental Monitoring Technologies and Techniques for Detecting Interactions with Marine Animals Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy Collision Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Marine Mammals
Man-made structures in the marine environment: A review of stakeholders’ social and economic values and perceptions Elrick-Barr, C., Zimmerhackel, J., HIll, G. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Social & Economic Data
Combining wind power and farmed fish: Coastal community perceptions of multi-use offshore renewable energy installations in Europe Billing, S., Charalambides, G., Tett, P. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave, Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Floating Offshore Wind Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Social & Economic Data
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Encounters of Marine Animals with Mooring Systems and Subsea Cables Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy Entanglement Fish, Marine Mammals
ORJIP Ocean Energy Information Note: Electromagnetic Field Emissions Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme (ORJIP) Report Marine Energy EMF Fish, Invertebrates, Marine Mammals, Reptiles, Sea Turtles
Field Observations of Scour Behavior around an Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter Lancaster, O., Cossu, R., Heatherington, C. Journal Article Marine Energy, Wave Changes in Flow Physical Environment, Sediment Transport
Wave-Energy Devices Might Affect the Natural Environment: Scientists plan research to better understand effects Oregon State University, Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC), Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center (NNMREC) Magazine Article Marine Energy, Wave EMF, Entanglement, Noise Birds, Seabirds, Fish, Marine Mammals
Interactions between tidal stream turbine arrays and their hydrodynamic impact around Zhoushan Island, China Zhang, J., Zhang, C., Angeloudis, A. Journal Article Marine Energy, Tidal Changes in Flow Physical Environment
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