Exploring Co-Location Opportunities of OTEC and Offshore Fish Farms to Support the Blue Economy in the Southeast U.S.
米国南東部におけるOTECと沖合養殖場の共立地機会の探求：ブルーエコノミー支援に向けて (AI 翻訳)
Sadoughipour, Mahsan, Dasilva, Marina, VanZwieten, James, Tang, Yufei
🤖 gxceed AI 要約
日本語
本研究は、海洋温度差発電(OTEC)と沖合カンパチ養殖場の共立地可能性を米国南東部、プエルトリコ、米領バージン諸島の海域で評価した。QGISを用いた空間分析により、環境・規制・物流上の制約を満たす有望区域を特定した。この共立地は海洋空間の効率利用と再生可能エネルギーによる養殖支援の両立に寄与する。
English
This study evaluates co-location opportunities for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and offshore Kanpachi fish farms in the Southeast U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands. Using QGIS spatial analysis, it identifies areas meeting environmental, regulatory, and logistical constraints. The co-location approach supports efficient marine space use and renewable energy supply for aquaculture.
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📝 gxceed 編集解説 — Why this matters
日本のGX文脈において
日本は海洋国であり、OTECや沖合養殖への関心が高い。本研究の空間解析手法は日本の海域計画にも応用可能で、ブルーエコノミー推進の参考となる。
In the global GX context
This paper contributes to global discussions on marine spatial planning and blue economy by demonstrating a replicable methodology for co-locating renewable energy and aquaculture, relevant to coastal nations pursuing integrated ocean management.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:Provides a spatial analysis framework for co-location assessments that can be adapted to other regions and technologies.
🏢実務担当者:Offers practical guidance for identifying suitable co-location sites, useful for marine developers and aquaculture planners.
🏛政策担当者:Highlights the potential of co-location to reduce spatial conflicts and inform marine spatial policy.
📄 Abstract（原文）
As global energy demand continues to rise, renewable energy sources are crucial for meeting this increasing need. Simultaneously, the demand for food is also escalating, with projected growth in offshore aquaculture to supply this need. However, the expansion of these developments exerts additional pressure on existing marine spaces and may result in conflicts with other maritime activities. To address these challenges, co-locating marine renewable energy systems with fish farms emerges as a compelling strategy to mitigate spatial constraints and enhance resource utilization within ocean environments. Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a continuous source of energy that can be considered a reliable energy supply for offshore fish farms. This study conducts a spatial analysis using QGIS to assess the suitability of co-locating an offshore Kanpachi fish farm with OTEC systems along the southeast coast of the U.S., as well as in the waters surrounding Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Key data on environmental, regulatory, and logistical parameters critical for this co-location were sourced from publicly available GIS data provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA). Furthermore, insights into optimal conditions for cultivating Kanpachi fish were gathered from a prospective fish farming site in Florida, while HYCOM data were utilized to evaluate the output power of the OTEC system. Subsequently, the study considers factors and constraints that may restrict the deployment of OTEC systems or fish farms and identifies areas that satisfy all constraints for the co-location of offshore aquaculture and OTEC. This research aims to facilitate the future identification of potential development sites and inform decision-making that supports the blue economy while optimizing the co-location of OTEC resources and offshore Kanpachi aquaculture. Keywords: Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, Co-location, Fishfarm, Marine Spatial Planning
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