Tidal Turbines (IMAGE) University of California - Santa Barbara Caption Tidal turbines such as the one pictured here will be used to convert the energy of the tides into useful forms of power, mainly electricity. Credit Courtesy of FORCE Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.