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Preliminary Survey of Horse Mussels (Modiolus modiolus) in the Voluntary Berwickshire Marine Reserve, East Coast Scotland
by Erica Colleen Nap Chapman, Finlay James Archibald Hamilton, Rebecca Greatorex, Joe Richards, Kathryn Innamorato, Alex Higgs and Charlotte Keeley
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2025, 13(9), 1609; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13091609 - 23 Aug 2025
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Horse mussels (Modiolus modiolus) create complex beds (aka reefs) that provide a range of vital ecosystem services. Unfortunately, these ecologically significant habitats are highly sensitive to human activity and are very slow to regenerate (if at all). As an example, there [...] Read more.
Horse mussels (Modiolus modiolus) create complex beds (aka reefs) that provide a range of vital ecosystem services. Unfortunately, these ecologically significant habitats are highly sensitive to human activity and are very slow to regenerate (if at all). As an example, there are cases in the Irish Sea and Strangford Lough where extensive beds have been severely declined or destroyed by fishing activity. Whilst individuals are widespread, beds are rare and are given a range of international statuses and protections. Marine Scotland indicates that a horse mussel bed is located within the Berwickshire and North Northumberland Coast (BNNC) Special Area of Conservation (SAC), which encompasses the Berwickshire Marine Reserve (BMR), although, no details are available as to its size or location. This study aimed to conducted preliminary surveys to gain a better understanding of horse mussel presence within the BMR. Historical data, public sightings, and scuba diving and Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) survey data were collected. This study expanded our knowledge of horse mussels within the BMR with over 200 recorded. Whilst most of the sightings were of individuals, five locations were highlighted as possibly meeting the requirements for a Scottish Priority Marine Feature (PMF). Further research is required to gain a full picture of horse mussel distribution and health within the area. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Marine Ecology)
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No Observed Effects of Subsea Renewable Energy Infrastructure on Benthic Environments
by David Smyth and Louise Kregting
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(5), 1061; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11051061 - 16 May 2023
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For the tidal energy industry to move forward to commercialisation, understanding the interaction between the environment and tidal energy converters (TEC) is essential. The benthic environment may be particularly vulnerable to development by changing the existing physical and ecological characteristics. To assess measurable [...] Read more.
For the tidal energy industry to move forward to commercialisation, understanding the interaction between the environment and tidal energy converters (TEC) is essential. The benthic environment may be particularly vulnerable to development by changing the existing physical and ecological characteristics. To assess measurable changes of the infrastructural and operation activity of the Deep Green subsea TEC known as the kite, developed by Minesto, benthic surveys were carried out in the Narrows, Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland. At the Minesto site and two other locations, scientific divers carried out circular cardinal-direction benthic camera surveys prior to and after five years of operation. A diverse assemblage of sessile, vagile and mobile species associated with substrate types were identified. No significant changes at any of the sites were recorded in the abundance of species, substrate type or species diversity over the five-year period. The results show that no impact on benthic communities was detected as a result of the operation and deployment of the infrastructure associated with the technology. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Interface between Offshore Renewable Energy and the Environment)
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The Effect of Control Strategy on Tidal Stream Turbine Performance in Laboratory and Field Experiments
by Carwyn Frost, Ian Benson, Penny Jeffcoate, Björn Elsäßer and Trevor Whittaker
Energies 2018, 11(6), 1533; https://doi.org/10.3390/en11061533 - 12 Jun 2018
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The first aim of the research presented here is to examine the effect of turbine control by comparing a passive open-loop control strategy with a constant rotational speed proportional–integral–derivative (PID) feedback loop control applied to the same experimental turbine. The second aim is [...] Read more.
The first aim of the research presented here is to examine the effect of turbine control by comparing a passive open-loop control strategy with a constant rotational speed proportional–integral–derivative (PID) feedback loop control applied to the same experimental turbine. The second aim is to evaluate the effect of unsteady inflow on turbine performance by comparing results from a towing-tank, in the absence of turbulence, with results from the identical machine in a tidal test site. The results will also inform the reader of: (i) the challenges of testing tidal turbines in unsteady tidal flow conditions in comparison to the controlled laboratory environment; (ii) calibration of acoustic Doppler flow measurement instruments; (iii) characterising the inflow to a turbine and identifying the uncertainties from unsteady inflow conditions by adaptation of the International Electrotechnical Commission technical specification (IEC TS): 62600-200. The research shows that maintaining a constant rotational speed with a control strategy yields a 13.7% higher peak power performance curve in the unsteady flow environment, in comparison to an open-loop control strategy. The research also shows an 8.0% higher peak power performance in the lab compared to the field, demonstrating the effect of unsteady flow conditions on power performance. The research highlights the importance of a tidal turbines control strategy when designing experiments. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Wave and Tidal Energy)
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A Hydrodynamic Modelling Framework for Strangford Lough Part 1: Tidal Model
by Louise Kregting and Björn Elsäßer
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2014, 2(1), 46-65; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse2010046 - 28 Jan 2014
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Hydrodynamic models are a powerful tool that can be used by a wide range of end users to assist in predicting the effects of both physical and biological processes on local environmental conditions. This paper describes the development of a tidal model for [...] Read more.
Hydrodynamic models are a powerful tool that can be used by a wide range of end users to assist in predicting the effects of both physical and biological processes on local environmental conditions. This paper describes the development of a tidal model for Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland, a body of water renowned for the location of the first grid-connected tidal turbine, SeaGen, as well as the UK’s third Marine Nature Reserve. Using MIKE 21 modelling software, the development, calibration and performance of the model are described in detail. Strangford Lough has a complex flow pattern with high flows through the Narrows (~3.5 m/s) linking the main body of the Lough to the Irish Sea and intricate flow patterns around the numerous islands. With the aid of good quality tidal and current data obtained throughout the Lough during the model development, the surface elevation and current magnitude between the observed and numerical model were almost identical with model skill >0.98 and >0.84 respectively. The applicability of the model is such that it can be used as an important tool for the prediction of important ecological processes as well as engineering applications within Strangford Lough. Full article
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