Sea turtle tracks at sunrise, Florida. Photo source: ©© Amy32080
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Newly published research confirms that the density of sea turtle nests on Florida beaches is reduced where artificial lights along the coast deter nesting females. The data also show that the network of sea turtle-friendly lighting ordinances along Florida’s coast seems to be working…
Read Full Article, Science Daily
Coastal Light Pollution Disturbs Marine Animals, New Study Shows, University of Exeter (04-29-2015)
Marine ecosystems can be changed by night-time artificial lighting according to new research. The results indicate that light pollution from coastal communities, shipping and offshore infrastructure could be changing the composition of marine invertebrate communities…
Light Pollution Deters Nesting Sea Turtles, LiveScience (06-09-2013)
Light pollution along the Mediterranean is changing the nesting habits of sea turtles in Israel, according to new research…
Endangered Green Sea Turtles Return to Florida in Record Numbers, Take Part (01-06-2016)
