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Measuring Artificial Light Levels On Florida Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches From 1992 To 2013 Using Satellite Data, Ketaira Phillips
Measuring Artificial Light Levels On Florida Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches From 1992 To 2013 Using Satellite Data, Ketaira Phillips
KeTaira Phillips
Although we see artificial night light as a benefit, this light proves to be detrimental to other wildlife species. Sea turtles are one group of animals in which artificial light interferes with their natural behavior. At night female sea turtles nest on coastal beaches, lay their eggs, and return to the ocean. Any artificial light that illuminates the beach can disorient nesting females seeking to return to the ocean. Similarly, sea turtle hatchlings can also become disoriented by artificial light, making them unable to reach the ocean waters and instead travel toward the mainland. Being unable to reach the …