Tidal Power

It has been presented a new alternative source for generating electrical energy whose dams have certain similarities in hydroelectric power plants. However, despite of the advantages that this new source establishes, it has been pointed out some factors which seem to carry withdraw effects.

Firstly, it is mentioned that through the usage of tidal power there exists an environmental impact which affects the local wildlife. In other words, as the quality of water is changed, the amount of sediments affects all aquatic creatures whose habitat is destroyed.

On the other hand, fish which migrate are nor allowed to pass the barrage used, even though, it can be a provision to make them move, the expenses considerably increase. At the same time, it is considered that using this sort of power, people would be affected somehow. In this sense, fishing bouts would not be able to navigate, factor that also affects the economy of the region.

The points mentioned before are aspects which must be taken into account in order to have a better criterion in its usage and aspects that can be changed to get a new and beneficial source of energy.

By Azucena García Gutiérrez