According to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC), all species of sea turtles native to Florida waters are either threatened or endangered. Beachside lighting is a major contributing factor. It turns out that sea turtles simply can’t deal with the 'round the clock day time' we’ve created with all of our exterior lights. Fear not. There is a simple solution. Make sure that all of your homes exterior lights are turtle friendly.
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Turtle Friendly Lighting Basics
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Submitted by AnthonyArrigo on Wed, 2008-02-06 14:47. | Tags: nature | outdoor lights | sea turtles | turtle friendly lighting

Green Unlimited | Making Lights Wildlife Friendly
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People are increasingly learning how continuous development and all our structures are affecting animals. About time, too. Even outdoor light can have a negative effect on wildlife, I'm surprised to know, so it's a good thing plenty of companies are already ensuring that the lights they are using or manufacturing are wildlife-friendly.
Submitted by AnthonyArrigo on Sat, 2007-12-29 18:38. | Tags: nature | sky friendly lighting | turtle friendly lighting | wildlife friendly lighting