Pretend the coastal town of Galveston, TX has decided to install new wave generators on all its beaches to create energy for the entire island. What disadvantages might arise?

Explanation:

Although, wave generators are generally deemed safe and very renewable, they have their own little short falls. Some of which are;

They can cause thermal pollution of surrounding water bodies which can be very harmful to life around there. Wave generators might operate seasonally due to variations in wave at different times of the year. Disruption of the balance of the ecosystem. Noise pollution can result from working generators. Affect the tourist potential of a beach area.