Turtle Lights
Turtle lights are essential for commercial businesses that are located in coastal regions or areas with sea turtle nesting habitats.
Turtle-safe lights are designed to diminish the negative impacts of traditional artificial lighting on sea turtles. This is especially important for turtle nesting and hatching activities due to a variety of reasons.
Local regulations for lighting vary, so it’s important to review the applicable guidelines for your area. SolarGuard offers turtle lights for businesses throughout Southwest Florida, with personalized delivery services at no cost. Learn more about the objectives and benefits associated with environmentally-safe lighting below.
Why Are They Required?
Most coastal areas that are frequented by sea turtles have implemented lighting ordinances during nesting seasons to minimize the effect of artificial lighting. These creatures are extremely sensitive to light, and bright lights close to the shore can potentially disorient nesting females and hatchlings.
Conservation of Endangered Species
Many sea turtle species are currently endangered or threatened. Artificial lighting can considerably affect nesting behaviors. Traditional lights may disturb nesting females, resulting in abandoned nesting attempts. They also have the potential to disrupt the hatching process by leading turtles away from the natural light of the horizon over the ocean. Therefore, hatchlings that are distracted by artificial lights have a much greater vulnerability to predation, exhaustion, and dehydration.
Environmental Responsibility
Businesses that demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental responsibility can positively impact their community image. Adopting practices that contribute to sustainable development is a great way to increase eco-tourism opportunities, such as sightseers wishing to explore Southwest Florida’s wildlife. Environmentally-safe lights also help to reduce light pollution, which preserves the quality of the night sky. Supporting the conservation of sea turtles through safe lighting benefits the overall health and sustainability of coastal ecosystems.
Do your local regulations require the use of turtle lighting? See information from the City of Sanibel on lighting requirements and nesting seasons. Check online for guidelines set by your county or municipality. For other inquiries or questions regarding these lights, speak with a SolarGuard representative at 239-994-6011 or contact us by email at Admin@SolarGuardLLC.com.
