Stcdarkerbeachesbrighterfutureslightingguide

Darker Beaches,
Brighter Futures
A GUIDE TO SEA
TURTLE FRIENDLY
LIGHTING IN FLORIDA
Cover artwork by Dawn Witherington. Adapted from the poster Dark Sky with permission
from Palm Beach County Environmental Resource Management and Inwater Research Group.
Darker Beaches,
Brighter Futures

A GUIDE TO SEA TURTLE FRIENDLY
LIGHTING IN FLORIDA
Developed by the Sea Turtle Conservancy
in partnership with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
March 2014
Contents
INTRODUCTION
LIGHTS AND SEA TURTLES
BENEFITS OF RETROFITTING
TYPES OF FIXTURES
WALL FIXTURES
CEILING MOUNT FIXTURES
STEP LIGHTING
POLE FIXTURES
PATH LIGHTS
BOLLARDS
BULBS
RETROFIT PROJECTS
QUICK FACTS
OTHER WAYS TO HELP SEA TURTLES
ABOUT THE SEA TURTLE GRANTS PROGRAM
DARKER BEACHES, BRIGHTER FUTURES (DVD)
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Floridas sandy beaches are home to 90
percent of all sea turtle nesting in the United
States. These same beaches attract millions
of coastal residents and visitors. With almost
78 percent of Floridas housing located in
coastal counties, outftting these properties
with sea turtle friendly lighting is essential.
Sea Turtle Conservancy has embarked on a
mission to educate property owners on the
proper practice of sea turtle friendly lighting
and the fxtures to use near sea turtle
nesting beaches. We have compiled a list of
popular sea turtle friendly lighting choices
for property owners to turn to when making
lighting decisions.
We hope this booklet will serve as a resource
and help encourage property owners living
in coastal communities to do what is best for
sea turtles.
Introduction
Photo by: Eve Haverfeld
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Nesting turtles once had no trouble fnding a quiet, dark beach on
which to nest, but now they must compete with tourists, businesses
and coastal residents for use of sandy beaches. Florida beaches,
popular with humans and turtles alike, are now lined with seaside
condominiums, houses and hotels.
Artifcial lights from these developments discourage nesting female
turtles from coming ashore to nest or may cause them to select less-
than-optimal nesting sites. Additionally, artifcial lights can cause
problems for hatchlings as they emerge from the nest. Hatchlings
have an innate instinct that leads them in the brightest direction,
which is toward the ocean on a dark beach. Disoriented hatchlings
often die from dehydration, exhaustion, terrestrial predation or
passing cars. These disoriented hatchlings have a lower chance of
survival due to energy loss, making it harder to reach important off-
shore habitats.
Some local governments have adopted lighting ordinances, but many
still lack the funding to hire monitoring and enforcement personnel.
Taking it upon yourself to make sure your property is sea turtle
friendly is a great way to ensure these hatchlings are given a great
chance of survival.
Lights and Sea Turtles
Photo by: Neil Osbourne
Photo by: Jim Angy
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Lights and Sea Turtles
When it comes to sea turtle friendly lighting remember this
mantra:
Keep it LOW Mount fxtures as low to the ground as possible
to avoid being seen from the beach and use the lowest
amount of light needed for the task.
Keep it SHIELDED Use fxtures that direct light down to the
ground and shield the bulb, lamp or glowing lens from the
beach.
Keep it LONG- Sea turtles are less disturbed by long
wavelength light (580 nanometer or longer), such as amber or
red LEDs.
Photo by: Baker Hinton
Image credit: FWC
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Benefits Of Retrofitting
Not only does making the decision to retroft your home or
property with sea turtle friendly lighting have huge benefts
for nesting sea turtles and hatchlings, it also provides several
other benefts that include:
Decrease in monthly electricity bill

Decrease in sea turtle disorientations
Aesthetically pleasing amber-colored lighting
Being in compliance with local lighting ordinances
Photo by: Daniel Evans / STC
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Types of Fixtures
Sea turtle friendly lighting comes in a variety of designs and uses
to meet a wide array of lighting needs. The different categories of
lighting fxtures include:
Wall Fixtures
Ceiling Mount Fixtures
Step Lighting
Walkway Lighting
Bollards
Pole Fixtures
Linear LED Lighting
A selection of lights from each of these categories is included in
this booklet. Keep in mind that the types of sea turtle friendly
lighting are not limited to the examples in this book. Check out
the manufacturers websites for a light you are interested in or to
see more certifed light fxtures, visit http://www.myfwc.com/
conservation/you-conserve/lighting/certifed.
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Wall Fixtures
Proper use:
Light must be downward directed
Maximum mounting height of 8 feet
from the foor
Not recommended for use above the
frst habitable foor when located on
the shore or beach side of structure
Fixtures must be lamped with a red
or amber LED
Interior Black Baffes
Hex cell louvers may be required to
decrease wall wash
Created by: Wilderness Graphics

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Vortech IVT-106
Manufactured by: Intense Lighting, Inc.
Link: http://www.intenselighting.com
Catalog number: IVT-106-LED-TF-1
Wall Fixtures
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Wall Fixtures
Vortech IVT-107
Manufactured by: Intense Lighting, Inc.
Link: http://www.intenselighting.com
Catalog number: IVT-106-LED-TF-1
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Wall Fixtures
St. Anthony Street
Manufactured by: The CopperSmith
Link: http://www.thecoppersmith.net
Catalog number: SAS-32-TRTL
On average, sea turtles lay 110 eggs
per nest, and nest between two to
eight times per season.
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Wall Fixtures
Terra
Catalog number: PC-11-TRTL
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Wall Fixtures
16 Wall Sconce
Link: http://www.thecoppersmith.net/
Catalog number: SC-16-TRTL
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Wall Fixtures
9 Wall Sconce
Catalog number: SC-9-TRTL
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Wall Fixtures
Thomas Turtle Light
Manufactured by: Thomas Lighting Residential
Link: http://www.thomaslighting.com
Catalog number: SL9270-7
Sea turtles are phototactic, meaning
that they are attracted to light. They
are naturally drawn to bright, open
horizons and they stay away from dark
silhouettes like sand dunes.
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Wall Fixtures
E-14
Manufactured by: Beachside Lighting
Link: http://www.beachsidelighting.com
Catalog number: E-14-2W-A
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Wall Fixtures
Loggerhead wall mount LED turtle light
Manufactured by: Electro Elf Inc.
Link: http://www.eco580.com
Catalog number: TRTL-A-65/265-X-LP-B-C-TLA-S-FWL
In Florida, the Kemps ridley typically
nests during the day. All other species
of sea turtle typically nest at night.
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Wall Fixtures
Progress Lighting Outdoor Cylinder
Manufactured by: Progress Lighting
Link: http://www.superiorlighting.com
Catalog number: P5712-30 (white) P5712-31 (black)
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Proper use:
Additional shielding may be
necessary if visible from the beach
Allowed on the ground foor only,
unless on the landward side of the
structure
Fixtures must be ftted with red or
amber LEDs
Interior black baffes
Hex cell louvers

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Adams Street
Link: http://www.coppersmith.net
Catalog number: AS-41-TRTL
Light pollution is manageable as it
does not linger in the environment
like other forms of pollution.
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GL Series Garage Light
Manufactured by: Phoenix Products Company, Inc.
Link: http://www.phoenixproducts.com/home.htm
Catalog number: GL-35LPS
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Aqua Amber LED
Manufactured by: DASAL Industries
Link - http://www.dasalindustries.com/
Catalog Number: 2-115-01-C-AMB-FL-HC
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NEMO Amber LED
Manufactured by: DASAL Industries
Link - http://www.dasalindustries.com/
Catalog Number: 2-550-01-BLS-AMB-FL-HC
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6 Turtle Safe LED Downlight
Manufactured by: EEMA Lighting Group/LITON Lighting
Link: http://www.liton.com/
Catalog Number: LRLD621BB_TS
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Loggerhead Short LED Turtle Light
Catalog number: LGHDshort-A-65/265-X-LP-B-C-TLA-S-FWL
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Step Lighting
Proper use:
Light must be downward
directed

Maximum mounting height
of 24 inches from the
ground foor
Maximum mounting height
of 12 inches from any other
foor
Fixtures must be ftted with
red or amber LEDs

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Step Lighting
L-012 Recessed Steplight
Catalog number: L-012
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Step Lighting
Saga Steplight
Manufactured by: Intrigue Lighting.
Link: http://www.intriguelighting.com
Catalog number:SG-R-1LED-HDL-AML
Green sea turtles get their name
not from the color of their shell, but
from the color of their fat.
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Step Lighting
SPJ2100-6-TF Steplight
Manufactured by: SPJ Lighting
Link: http://www.spjlighting.com/
Catalog Number: SPJ2100-6-TF
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Step Lighting
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Step Lighting
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Step Lighting
E9-RCL Steplight
Link: http://www.beachsidelighting.com/
Catalog Number: E9-RCL
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Step Lighting
E9-SQL Steplight
Catalog Number: E9-SQL
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Pole Fixtures
Proper use:
Landward side of structure only
Maximum mounting height of
12 feet
Beach side shields or downward
directed louvers are
recommended for any fxture
within line of sight of the beach
Pole fxtures should be ftted
with a long wavelength light
source such as red or amber
LEDs
Image credit: Beacon Lighting
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Pole Fixtures
The Edge LED Amber Turtle Area Light
Manufactured by: Beta LED
Link: http://www.betaled.com
Catalog number: BLD-ARE-T3-DA
There are only seven species of sea
turtles in the world: loggerhead,
leatherback, hawksbill, green, olive
ridley, Kemps ridley and atback.
Used with permission of Cree, Inc.
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Pole Fixtures
Omega R and F Series
Manufactured by: Sternberg Lighting
Link: http://www.sternberglighting.com
Catalog number: 1527 and 1531 R and F Series
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Pole Fixtures
SeaVUE Area Light
Manufactured by: Relume Technologies, Inc.
Link: http://www.relume.com
Catalog Number: SeaVUE RSVA1
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Pole Fixtures
Capitol Luminaire
Manufactured by: Beacon Products
Link: http://www.beaconproducts.com
Catalog number: CAP 21, CAP 26, CAP 30
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Pole Fixtures
Highlight Series Solar Powered Area Light
Manufactured by: SolarPath Sun Solutions
Link: http://www.solarpathusa.com
Catalog number: HLML-20-FW, HLML-30-FW,
HLML-40-FW, HLML-60-FW, HLML-80-FW
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Pole Fixtures
Park Ridge LED Series
Manufactured by: Sternberg Lighting
Link: http://www.sternberglighting.org
Catalog number: 1914LEDFG and 1914LED/RLM731
Female sea turtles usually return to
the same beach they hatched from
to lay their own eggs.
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Path Light

Proper uses:
Light must be downward directed
Fixtures should be equipped with
a beachside shield if needed
Fixtures should be ftted with a
red or amber LED
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Path Light
M8 Pathlight
Catalog number: M8-LED-3W-A
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Path Light
Via
Manufactured by: Lumascape USA, Inc.
Link: http://www.lumascape.com/
Catalog Number: LS553LED
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Path Light
Pagoda LED turtle light
Catalog number: Pagado
PS/2tier-A-65/220-X-LP-B-C-TLA-S-FWL
Kemps ridleys are the smallest
species of sea turtle.
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Path Light
Mushroom Canopy Mount
Manufactured by: CAST Lighting
Link: http://www.cast-lighting.com
Catalog number: CMU13LED1A
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Path Light
L-017 Drive Over
Catalog number: L-017
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Path Light
Solar LED Paver Series - Red or Amber
Manufactured by: Meteor Lighting
Link: http://www.meteor-lighting.com
Catalog number: SH-110, SH-130C, SH-140,
SH-170C, SH-180C, SH-200C, SH-220C,
SH-230C, SH-260C, SH-270C
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Bollards
Proper uses:
Lamp with 18 watt low
pressure sodium (LPS) bulb, or
a red, orange or amber LED
Must be equipped with a
beachside shield
Maximum mounting height of
42 inches
180 degree to 270 degree
beachside shield

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MB3 Bollard
Catalog number: MB3
Bollards
The olive ridley is named for its
olive green colored shell.
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Bollards
S.S. Turtle Bollard
Manufactured by: Millerbernd Lighting
Link: http://www.turtle.millerberndlighting.com
Catalog number: MBT-316-24
An arribada is a synchronized
mass nesting. Olive ridley and
Kemps ridley turtles partici-
pate in mass nestings.
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Bollards
Smart Solar Illuminating Bollard
Manufactured by: Meteor Lighting
Link: http://www.solarled.meteor-lighting.com
Catalog Number: SP-7
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Bollards
PLB Series Solar Bollard
Manufactured by: First Light Technologies, Inc.
Link: http://www. rstlighttechnologies.com
Catalog Number: PLB-102-BZ-ASM-AMB-04-BLS
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Bollards
Wildlife Friendly S170 Fraqtir
Manufactured by: The Lighting Quotient
Link: http://www.thelightingquotient.com
Catalog Number: S170 WF-0-AM
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Bollards
Precast Concrete Turtle-light Bollard
Manufactured by: Stonelight, LLC
Link: http://www.stonelight.com
Catalog number: MB3-LED-3W-A
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Bollards
Turtle Friendly Light Bollard
Manufactured by: Traditional Concrete Inc.
Link: http://www.concretepoles.com
Catalog number: D303-SG-EA-TFL
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BULBS
Proper uses:
Different bulbs require different
handling and usage, so make sure
to research before using.
Best when used in a Wildlife
Friendly Fixture
Must be installed in a xture that
is shielded from the beach and
mounted as low to the ground as
possible.
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BULBS
Eco-$mart 3W LED Red HO Turtle Light
Manufactured by: Eco-$mart Inc.
Link: http://www.ecosmartinc.com
Catalog number: LED-A19-3-Red-HO
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Eco-$mart 3W LED Amber HO Turtle Light
Manufactured by: Eco-$mart Inc.
Link: http://www.ecosmartinc.com
Catalog number: LED-A19-3-Amber-HO
BULBS
The Florida sea turtle license plate
raises over $1 million annually for
sea turtle conservation programs.
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BULBS
RSL PAR 30C Amber Lamp
Manufactured by: Zenaro Lighting, Inc.
Link: http://www.america.zenaro-led.com
Catalog Number: SL PAR 30C - Amber
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BULBS
Amber LED PAR20 Sea Turtle Light Bulb
Manufactured by: Synergy Lighting USA
Link: http://seaturtlelighting.net
Catalog Number: SYN-LED-6W-PAR20-AMB-120V
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BULBS
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BULBS
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BULBS
Amber LED MR16 Sea Turtle Light Bulb
Catalog Number: SYN-LED-5W-MR16-AMB-12V
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BULBS
PAR30 Shortneck Coastal Lamp
Manufactured by: Lighting Science Group
Link: http://www.lsgc.com
Catalog Number: FG-00826 (DFN 30SN AM FL 120)
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BULBS
Red XL
Manufactured by: Interlectric Corporation
Link: http://www.interlectric.com
Catalog number: F32T8/R-Xl or F40T12/R-XL
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BULBS
Red Fluorescent Tube
Catalog number: F15T8/RED
Leatherback turtles are the largest
turtles on Earth, reaching up to 6
feet long and 1,100 lbs.
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BULBS
Orange Fluorescent Tube
Catalog number: F32T8/Orange or F40T12/Orange
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BULBS
LED3C-MR16-R CREE 3W Red
Manufactured by: Fusa Corp.
Link: http://www.fusacorp.com
Catalog number: 486812
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BULBS
LED3C-MR16-Y CREE 3W Yellow
Manufactured by: Fusa Corp
Sea turtles cannot retract their
heads or ippers into their
shells for protection.
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BULBS
LED6C-PAR20-R CREE 6W Red
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BULBS
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BULBS
LED9C-PAR30-Y CREE 9W Yellow
All species of sea turtles found in
U.S. waters are protected under
the Endangered Species Act.
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BULBS
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BULBS
PAR20/8AMB40/LED
Manufactured by: Halco Lighting Technologies
Link: http://www.halcolighting.com
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BULBS
PAR16/5AMB/FL/LED
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BULBS
MR16/5AMB40/LED
Leatherbacks can dive to depths
of 1,000 feet in search of food.
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BULBS
Sea Turtle Safe Par 20 Amber LED
Manufactured by: Argent LED
Link: http://www.shop.argentled.com
Catalog number: TM20-625-US
Sea turtles can hold their breath
for several hours, depending upon
the level of activity.
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BULBS
MR16/3M4RED/NFL/LED
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BULBS
PAR16/4RED/NFL/LED
Manufactured by: Halco LightingTechnologies
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BULBS
PAR20/7RED/NFL/LED
Sea turtles have lifespans from
50 to 80 years long.
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BULBS
MR16/3M4RED/NFL/LED
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Retrofit Projects
Each year in Florida tens of thousands of sea turtle
hatchlings are disoriented by poorly managed
beachfront lights. To address this problem, STC
received grant funding from the National Fish and
Wildlife Foundation to implement a program that
increased the survival of sea turtle hatchlings by
correcting problematic lights on properties with
histories of causing sea turtle disorientations.
Monitoring of nesting at project sites following
lighting retrofts showed signifcant decreases in sea
turtle disorientations, resulting in the safe emer-
gence of thousands of hatchlings each year that
otherwise would have been disoriented by lights.
These results, combined with the fnancial benefts
associated with using energy-effcient LEDs, make
this project replicable in other coastal communities
where poorly managed artifcial lighting degrades
nesting habitat.
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Retrofit Projects
Oh Shucks Seafood Bar
and Trader Rickys at the
Cocoa Beach Pier in
Cocoa Beach, FL
Brevard County
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Retrofit Projects
The Oceanwalk Resort
Daytona Beach, FL
Volusia County
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Retrofit Projects
San Seair Condominium
St. Pete Beach, FL
Pinellas County
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Retrofit Projects
Gulf Shores Condominium
Holmes Beach, FL
Manatee County
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Retrofit Projects
Queens Gate Resort
Anna Maria Island, FL
Manatee County
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Retrofit Projects
Beau Monde Condominium
St. Pete Beach, FL
Pinellas County
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Quick Facts
There are seven species of sea turtles worldwide: logger-
head, Kemps ridley, hawksbill, green, leatherback, olive
ridley and the Australian fatback.
Five of these species nest in Florida: loggerhead, Kemps
ridley, hawksbill, green and leatherback.
Over 90 percent of sea turtle nesting in the United States
occurs on Floridas beaches.
The three most common species that nest in forida are
the loggerhead, green and leatherback.
It is estimated the hatchlings have a 1-in-1000 chance of
survival.
One third of all lighting in the U.S. is wasted in the form
of light trespass and sky glow.
The cost of this wasted and unnecessary lighting is about
$2 billion each year.
Photo by: Ralph Pace
Photo by: Ursula Dubrick
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Other Ways You Can Help
Sea Turtles
Reduce the amount of plastic garbage you produce
Check out how much garbage your family collects at home in a 24-hour period. Discuss how
you can get through each day using less plastic. Also consider bringing re-usable tote bags
when shopping.
Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper
Find out how to submit a Letter to the Editor to your local paper. Inform your community
about the plight of sea turtles. Letters can ask for support for the purchase of land to pro-
tect nesting habit or the Endangered Species Act.
Tell people how helium balloons harm sea turtles
Helium-flled balloons are frequently released into the sky to celebrate events and often
end up in the ocean. Sea turtles mistakenly eat the balloons and die. When you hear of a
planned balloon release, tell them it can injure sea turtles and ask them to consider an
alternative attention getter.
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Fishing and Boating
When you are on the water, make sure you dont litter. If you fsh, dont throw tangled line
into the water. Try your best to get all of it out of the water and safely dispose of it. Keep an
eye out for sea turtles while boating. Boat strikes are a serious threat to sea turtles.
Reduce the amount of chemicals you use
Many people use chemicals and fertilizers. Used motor oil and paints are hazardous to the
environment if not disposed of correctly. Many chemicals end up in coastal lagoons and on
beaches. Find biodegradable lawn and garden products and facilities to properly dispose of
toxic chemicals.
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About the Sea Turtle Grants
Program
Funded by a portion of revenues from the sale of Floridas Sea
Turtle Specialty License Plate, the Sea Turtle Grants Program
distributes funds each year to support sea turtle research,
conservation and education programs that beneft Florida sea
turtles.
Approximately 70 percent of the funding generated by sales
of the tag goes to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commissions Marine Turtle Protection Program to support
research and management activities related to sea turtles. The
remaining 30 percent is distributed to the Sea Turtle Grants
Program to allocate grant money for a variety of conservation
projects and outreach efforts.
For more information about the Sea Turtle Specialty License
Plate, visit www.HelpingSeaTurtles.org.
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Thank you
The following organizations contributed lights to the sea turtle friendly lighting display:
Thanks to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
The following companies contributed to the creative execution of the display and video:
Funded in whole by a grant awarded from the Sea Turtle Grants
Program. The Sea Turtle Grants Program is funded from proceeds
from the sale of the Florida Sea Turtle License Plate.
Learn more at www.helpingseaturtles.org

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