A systematic review of transferable solution options for the environmental impacts of tidal lagoons
Elliott, Kathryn and C.M. Smith, Helen and Moore, Fran and van der Weijde, Adriaan H. and Lazakis, Iraklis (2019) A systematic review of transferable solution options for the environmental impacts of tidal lagoons. Marine Policy, 99. pp. 190-200. ISSN 0308-597X (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2018.10.021)
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Abstract
Tidal lagoons are presented as an environmentally friendly alternative to tidal barrages. This does not mean that their environmental impacts can be overlooked. A UK government review recommended a pilot scheme lagoon go ahead, with careful environmental monitoring. Despite recent government rejection of a lagoon scheme, it is still more important than ever to consider environmental solution options for any future lagoon developments. There are no operating lagoons in the world and so their environmental impacts are not fully understood. However, there is a vast quantity of literature available from other industries addressing similar impacts in the coastal, ocean and river environments. This systematic review follows the PRISMA and CEE guidance. Using this methodology the available literature covering relevant solution options from other industries that could be applied to future lagoon developments was quantified. This presents an investigation into solution options only, giving a quantitative analysis of what resources are available, how this compares to industry understanding, where the expertise lies globally, what impacts are being addressed and how applicable the solutions are for lagoon application. This paper analyses the extent and relevance of this available research on solutions as a resource for the nascent lagoon industry. Over half of the solutions found in this review require only small shifts in development for them to be realistic solution options for the lagoon industry in the future. This review opens the door on a vast and valuable resource and justifies the need for further investigation into solutions for the lagoon industry.
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Item type: Article ID code: 65769 Dates: DateEvent31 January 2019Published5 November 2018Published Online8 October 2018AcceptedSubjects: Technology > Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > Environmental engineering Department: Faculty of Engineering > Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering Depositing user: Pure Administrator Date deposited: 15 Oct 2018 09:07 Last modified: 04 Aug 2024 01:42 Related URLs: URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/65769