Evidence for the effects of decommissioning man-made structures on marine ecosystems globally: a systematic map protocol
Abstract Background Numerous man-made structures (MMS) have been installed in various parts of the ocean (e.g. oil and gas structures, offshore wind installations). Many are now at, or nearing, the end of their intended life. Currently, we only have a limited understanding of decommissioning effects...
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doaj-488e205951c341c69a5bcab603bcf3712021-02-14T12:19:17ZengBMCEnvironmental Evidence2047-23822021-02-0110111110.1186/s13750-021-00218-yEvidence for the effects of decommissioning man-made structures on marine ecosystems globally: a systematic map protocolAnaëlle J. Lemasson0Antony M. Knights1Murray Thompson2Gennadi Lessin3Nicola Beaumont4Christine Pascoe5Ana M. Queirós6Louise McNeill7Michaela Schratzberger8Paul J. Somerfield9School of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of PlymouthSchool of Biological and Marine Sciences, University of PlymouthCefas - Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Lowestoft LaboratoryPML –Plymouth Marine Laboratory Prospect Place, The HoePML –Plymouth Marine Laboratory Prospect Place, The HoePML –Plymouth Marine Laboratory Prospect Place, The HoePML –Plymouth Marine Laboratory Prospect Place, The HoePML –Plymouth Marine Laboratory Prospect Place, The HoeCefas - Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Lowestoft LaboratoryPML –Plymouth Marine Laboratory Prospect Place, The HoeAbstract Background Numerous man-made structures (MMS) have been installed in various parts of the ocean (e.g. oil and gas structures, offshore wind installations). Many are now at, or nearing, the end of their intended life. Currently, we only have a limited understanding of decommissioning effects. In many locations, such as the North Sea, regulations restrict decommissioning options to complete removal, with little consideration of alternative management options might offer. To generate a reliable evidence-base to inform the decision-making processes pertaining to marine MMS management, we propose a wide-encompassing systematic map of published research on the ecosystem effects (including ecosystem services) of marine MMS while in place and following cessation of operations (i.e. including effects of alternative decommissioning options). This map is undertaken as part of the UKRI DREAMS project which aims to develop a system to show the relative effects of implementing different decommissioning strategies in the North Sea. Method For the purpose of this map, we will keep our focus global, in order to subsequently draw comparisons between marine regions. The proposed map will aim to answer the following two primary questions: 1. What published evidence exists for the effects of marine man-made structures while in place on the marine ecosystem? 2. What published evidence exists for the effects of the decommissioning of marine man-made structures on the marine ecosystem? The map will follow the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence Guidelines and Standards for Evidence Synthesis in Environmental Management. Searches will be run primarily in English in at least 13 databases and 4 websites. Returns will be screened at title/abstract level and at full-text against pre-defined criteria. Relevant meta-data will be extracted for each study included. Results will be used to build a database of evidence, which will be made freely available. This map, expected to be large, will improve our knowledge of the available evidence for the ecosystem effects of MMS in the global marine environment. It will subsequently inform the production of multiple systematic-reviews and meta-analyses.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13750-021-00218-yOil and gasOffshore windMarine renewable energyNorth seaSynthesisRepurposing |
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Anaëlle J. Lemasson Antony M. Knights Murray Thompson Gennadi Lessin Nicola Beaumont Christine Pascoe Ana M. Queirós Louise McNeill Michaela Schratzberger Paul J. Somerfield |
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Anaëlle J. Lemasson Antony M. Knights Murray Thompson Gennadi Lessin Nicola Beaumont Christine Pascoe Ana M. Queirós Louise McNeill Michaela Schratzberger Paul J. Somerfield Evidence for the effects of decommissioning man-made structures on marine ecosystems globally: a systematic map protocol Environmental Evidence Oil and gas Offshore wind Marine renewable energy North sea Synthesis Repurposing |
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Anaëlle J. Lemasson Antony M. Knights Murray Thompson Gennadi Lessin Nicola Beaumont Christine Pascoe Ana M. Queirós Louise McNeill Michaela Schratzberger Paul J. Somerfield |
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Evidence for the effects of decommissioning man-made structures on marine ecosystems globally: a systematic map protocol |
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Evidence for the effects of decommissioning man-made structures on marine ecosystems globally: a systematic map protocol |
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Evidence for the effects of decommissioning man-made structures on marine ecosystems globally: a systematic map protocol |
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Evidence for the effects of decommissioning man-made structures on marine ecosystems globally: a systematic map protocol |
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Evidence for the effects of decommissioning man-made structures on marine ecosystems globally: a systematic map protocol |
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evidence for the effects of decommissioning man-made structures on marine ecosystems globally: a systematic map protocol |
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Environmental Evidence |
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2047-2382 |
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Abstract Background Numerous man-made structures (MMS) have been installed in various parts of the ocean (e.g. oil and gas structures, offshore wind installations). Many are now at, or nearing, the end of their intended life. Currently, we only have a limited understanding of decommissioning effects. In many locations, such as the North Sea, regulations restrict decommissioning options to complete removal, with little consideration of alternative management options might offer. To generate a reliable evidence-base to inform the decision-making processes pertaining to marine MMS management, we propose a wide-encompassing systematic map of published research on the ecosystem effects (including ecosystem services) of marine MMS while in place and following cessation of operations (i.e. including effects of alternative decommissioning options). This map is undertaken as part of the UKRI DREAMS project which aims to develop a system to show the relative effects of implementing different decommissioning strategies in the North Sea. Method For the purpose of this map, we will keep our focus global, in order to subsequently draw comparisons between marine regions. The proposed map will aim to answer the following two primary questions: 1. What published evidence exists for the effects of marine man-made structures while in place on the marine ecosystem? 2. What published evidence exists for the effects of the decommissioning of marine man-made structures on the marine ecosystem? The map will follow the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence Guidelines and Standards for Evidence Synthesis in Environmental Management. Searches will be run primarily in English in at least 13 databases and 4 websites. Returns will be screened at title/abstract level and at full-text against pre-defined criteria. Relevant meta-data will be extracted for each study included. Results will be used to build a database of evidence, which will be made freely available. This map, expected to be large, will improve our knowledge of the available evidence for the ecosystem effects of MMS in the global marine environment. It will subsequently inform the production of multiple systematic-reviews and meta-analyses. |
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Oil and gas Offshore wind Marine renewable energy North sea Synthesis Repurposing |
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