1. By: Ann Francis

2. Overview  The green sea turtle  What is light pollution  What’s the threat  Prevention & solutions  Conclusion

3. The Green Sea Turtle  Warm subtropical and tropical waters  Endangered since 1982  Around 20 years to reach sexual maturity  About 1 in 1,000 survive to sexual maturity  80-100 year life span  Females breed every 3-4 years  75-200 eggs in a nest

4. What is light pollution?  “Skyglow”  Biggest threat to hatchlings  Bright lighting that is near the beach  Usually caused by large hotels or condos in a populated area

5. What is the threat?  Hatchlings wander inland instead of towards the beach  Disorientation, dehydration & death  Slimmer chance of survival

6. Prevention & Solutions  STOP (Sea Turtles Oversight Protection)  Many cities have adopted the Turtle Nesting Protection Ordinance  Ocean front lighting is prohibited under Florida law, May 1 st –October 31 st  Fines up to $100,000

7. Conclusion  Many sea turtles die every year from light pollution  This can easily be stopped  Inspiring Video Inspiring Video

8. Works Cited  http://www.conserveturtles.org/seaturtlei nformation.php?page=lighting http://www.conserveturtles.org/seaturtlei nformation.php?page=lighting  http://www.cbsnews.com/news/endange red-green-sea-turtles-nesting-season- threatened-by-light-pollution/ http://www.cbsnews.com/news/endange red-green-sea-turtles-nesting-season- threatened-by-light-pollution/