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LIGHT POLLUTION EFFECT ON GREEN
SEA TURTLES
By: Ann Francis
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Overview
The green sea turtle What is light pollution What’s the threat Prevention & solutions Conclusion
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The Green Sea Turtle Warm subtropical and tropical waters Endangered since 1982 Around 20 years to reach sexual maturity About 1 in 1,000 survive to sexual maturity 80-100 year life span Females breed every 3-4 years 75-200 eggs in a nest
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What is light pollution? “Skyglow” Biggest threat to hatchlings Bright lighting that is near the beach Usually caused by large hotels or
condos in a populated area
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What is the threat?
Hatchlings wander inland instead of towards the beach
Disorientation, dehydration & death Slimmer chance of survival
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Prevention & Solutions
STOP (Sea Turtles Oversight Protection)
Many cities have adopted the Turtle Nesting Protection Ordinance
Ocean front lighting is prohibited under Florida law, May 1st –October 31st
Fines up to $100,000
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Conclusion
Many sea turtles die every year from light pollution
This can easily be stopped Inspiring Video
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Works Cited
http://www.conserveturtles.org/seaturtleinformation.php?page=lighting
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/endangered-green-sea-turtles-nesting-season-threatened-by-light-pollution/
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Questions??