2020 State of the Science Report, Chapter 2: Marine Renewable Energy: Environmental Effects and Monitoring Strategies
- Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
As we learn more about interactions between marine renewable energy (MRE) devices, the animals and habitats near them, and the oceanographic processes with which they interact, we need to clarify the language used to discuss those interactions. For example, if an MRE device or system negatively affected a number of animals, we could say that the device or the system of foundations, anchors, and mooring lines had an impact on the population, and take steps to avoid the impact or, in some cases, mitigate the impact. However, at this stage in MRE development, there are few, if any, cases in which a negative impact has been observed or measured. Instead, we are developing the building blocks that support investigations of interactions and potential impacts. https://tethys.pnnl.gov/publications/state-of-the-science-2020-chapter-2-environmental-effects
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 1632880
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-29976CHPT2; TRN: US2200858
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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