Threats To The Sea Turtles

SEA TURTLE Six out of seven species of sea turtles around the world are endangered or threatened. LIGHT POLLUTION Excess lighting from the nearshore buildings and streets draw hatchlings toward land, where they may be eaten, run over, or drown in swimming pools. Hatchlings have an innate instinct that leads them in the brightest direction, which is normally moonlight reflecting off of the ocean. DISORIENTATION 51% 45% 1999 2000 33 of 65 nests that 26 of 58 nests that hatched had levels hatched were of disorientation. disoriented. SOLUTIONS LED lights are less disruptive to sea-turtle hatchlings and more energy efficient than conventional lighting sources. Turtle eye receptors are sensitive to different intensity and wavelengths of light with ultra violet, blue, or green spectrum being the most disruptive. The sea turtle friendly LED lights offer a safe and effective solution for people and the environment. Sources: http://www.conserveturtles.org/seaturtleinformation.php?page-lighting http://info.seethewild.org/billion-baby-turtles http://www.conserveturtles.org/velador.php?page=velart97 http://www.sunsetbeachturtles.org/ifactshtml INFOGRAPHIC DESIGNED BY ENationalPositions LEDIightPANEL