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Protecting Sea Turtles from Light Pollution by vaishnavi is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Female hawksbill sea turtles return every 2-5 years to the beach where they were born to lay about 130 eggs. After 60 days the eggs hatch but the hatchlings face many predators as they make their dangerous journey to the sea. Humans have made it more difficult by lighting beaches, confusing the hatchlings, but using red lights or turning off lights can help the hatchlings find the sea.
- Author
- vaishnavi
- Language
- EN