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Darker Beaches, Brighter Futures A GUIDE TO SEA TURTLE FRIENDLY LIGHTING IN FLORIDA

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Darker Beaches, Brighter Futures

A GUIDE TO SEA

TURTLE FRIENDLY

LIGHTING IN FLORIDA

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Cover artwork by Dawn Witherington. Adapted from the poster “Dark Sky” with permission from Palm Beach County Environmental Resource Management and Inwater Research Group.

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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

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ContentsINTRODUCTIONLIGHTS AND SEA TURTLESBENEFITS OF RETROFITTING TYPES OF FIXTURES

WALL FIXTURES CEILING MOUNT FIXTURESSTEP LIGHTINGPOLE FIXTURESPATH LIGHTSBOLLARDS

BULBSRETROFIT PROJECTSQUICK FACTSOTHER WAYS TO HELP SEA TURTLESABOUT THE SEA TURTLE GRANTS PROGRAMDARKER BEACHES, BRIGHTER FUTURES (DVD)

1245617243239465480878890INSIDE BACK COVER

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Florida’s 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 Florida’s housing located in coastal counties, outfitting 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 fixtures 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 Haverfield

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Nesting turtles once had no trouble finding 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.

Artificial 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, artificial 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 fixtures 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 fixtures 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 RetrofittingNot only does making the decision to retrofit your home or property with sea turtle friendly lighting have huge benefits for nesting sea turtles and hatchlings, it also provides several other benefits 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 fixtures 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 certified light fixtures, visit http://www.myfwc.com/conservation/you-conserve/lighting/certified.

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Wall Fixtures Proper use:

• Light must be downward directed

• Maximum mounting height of 8 feet from the floor

• Not recommended for use above the first habitable floor when located on the shore or beach side of structure

• Fixtures must be lamped with a red or amber LED

• Interior Black Baffles

• Hex cell louvers may be required to decrease wall washCreated by: Wilderness Graphics

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Vortech IVT-�0�Manufactured by: Intense Lighting, Inc.

Link: http://www.intenselighting.com

Catalog number: IVT-�0�-LED-TF-�

Wall Fixtures

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Wall Fixtures

Vortech IVT-�07Manufactured by: Intense Lighting, Inc.

Link: http://www.intenselighting.com

Catalog number: IVT-�0�-LED-TF-�

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Wall Fixtures

St. Anthony StreetManufactured 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.

On average, sea turtles lay

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Wall Fixtures

TerraManufactured by: The CopperSmith

Link: http://www.thecoppersmith.net

Catalog number: PC-��-TRTL

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Wall Fixtures

��” Wall SconceManufactured by: The CopperSmith

Link: http://www.thecoppersmith.net/

Catalog number: SC-��-TRTL

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Wall Fixtures

9” Wall SconceManufactured by: The CopperSmith

Link: http://www.thecoppersmith.net

Catalog number: SC-9-TRTL

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Wall Fixtures

Thomas Turtle LightManufactured 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.

Sea turtles are “phototactic,” meaning

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Wall Fixtures

E-��Manufactured by: Beachside Lighting

Link: http://www.beachsidelighting.com

Catalog number: E-��-�W-A

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Wall Fixtures

Loggerhead wall mount LED turtle lightManufactured 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 Kemp’s ridley typically nests during the day. All other species of sea turtle typically nest at night.

In Florida, the Kemp’s ridley typically

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Wall Fixtures

Progress Lighting Outdoor CylinderManufactured by: Progress Lighting

Link: http://www.superiorlighting.com

Catalog number: P57��-�0 (white) P57��-�� (black)

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Ceiling Mount Fixtures

Proper use:

• Additional shielding may be necessary if visible from the beach

• Allowed on the ground floor only, unless on the landward side of the structure

• Fixtures must be fitted with red or amber LEDs

• Interior black baffles

• Hex cell louvers

Created by: Wilderness Graphics

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Ceiling Mount Fixtures

Adams StreetManufactured by: The CopperSmith

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.

Light pollution is manageable as it

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Ceiling Mount Fixtures

GL Series Garage LightManufactured by: Phoenix Products Company, Inc.

Link: http://www.phoenixproducts.com/home.htm

Catalog number: GL-�5LPS

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Ceiling Mount Fixtures

Aqua Amber LEDManufactured by: DASAL Industries

Link - http://www.dasalindustries.com/

Catalog Number: �-��5-0�-C-AMB-FL-HC

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Ceiling Mount Fixtures

NEMO Amber LEDManufactured by: DASAL Industries

Link - http://www.dasalindustries.com/

Catalog Number: 2-550-01-BLS-AMB-FL-HC

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-BLS-AMB-FL-HC

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Ceiling Mount Fixtures

�” Turtle Safe LED Downlight

Manufactured by: EEMA Lighting Group/LITON Lighting

Link: http://www.liton.com/

Catalog Number: LRLD���BB_TS

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Loggerhead Short LED Turtle LightManufactured by: Electro Elf Inc.

Link: http://www.eco580.com

Catalog number: LGHDshort-A-65/265-X-LP-B-C-TLA-S-FWL

Ceiling Mount Fixtures

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Step Lighting

Proper use:

• Light must be downward directed • Maximum mounting height of �� inches from the ground floor

• Maximum mounting height of �� inches from any other floor

• Fixtures must be fitted with red or amber LEDs

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Step Lighting

L-0�� Recessed Steplight Manufactured by: Beachside Lighting

Link: http://www.beachsidelighting.com

Catalog number: L-0��

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Step Lighting

Saga SteplightManufactured 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.

Green sea turtles get their name

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Step Lighting

SPJ��00-�-TF SteplightManufactured by: SPJ Lighting

Link: http://www.spjlighting.com/

Catalog Number: SPJ��00-�-TF

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Step Lighting

SPJ�7-0�-TF SteplightManufactured by: SPJ Lighting

Link: http://www.spjlighting.com/

Catalog Number: SPJ�7-0�-TF

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Step Lighting

SPJ�7-0�-TF SteplightManufactured by: SPJ Lighting

Link: http://www.spjlighting.com/

Catalog Number: SPJ�7-0�-TF

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Step Lighting

E9-RCL SteplightManufactured by: Beachside Lighting

Link: http://www.beachsidelighting.com/

Catalog Number: E9-RCL

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Step Lighting

E9-SQL SteplightManufactured by: Beachside Lighting

Link: http://www.beachsidelighting.com

Catalog Number: E9-SQL

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Pole Fixtures

Proper use:

• Landward side of structure only

• Maximum mounting height of �� feet

• Beach side shields or downward directed louvers are recommended for any fixture within line of sight of the beach

• Pole fixtures should be fitted 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 LightManufactured 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, Kemp’s ridley and flatback. Used with permission of Cree, Inc.

There are only seven species of sea

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Pole Fixtures

Omega R and F SeriesManufactured by: Sternberg Lighting

Link: http://www.sternberglighting.com

Catalog number: �5�7 and �5�� R and F Series

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Pole Fixtures

SeaVUE Area LightManufactured by: Relume Technologies, Inc.

Link: http://www.relume.com

Catalog Number: SeaVUE RSVA1

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Pole Fixtures

Capitol LuminaireManufactured by: Beacon Products

Link: http://www.beaconproducts.com

Catalog number: CAP ��, CAP ��, CAP �0

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Pole Fixtures

Highlight Series Solar Powered Area LightManufactured by: SolarPath Sun Solutions

Link: http://www.solarpathusa.com

Catalog number: HLML-�0-FW, HLML-�0-FW, HLML-�0-FW, HLML-�0-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.

Female sea turtles usually return to

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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 fitted with a red or amber LED

Created by: Wilderness Graphics

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Path Light

M8 PathlightManufactured by: Beachside Lighting

Link: http://www.beachsidelighting.com

Catalog number: M8-LED-�W-A

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Path Light

ViaManufactured by: Lumascape USA, Inc.

Link: http://www.lumascape.com/

Catalog Number: LS55�LED

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Path Light

Pagoda LED turtle lightManufactured by: Electro Elf Inc.

Link: http://www.eco580.com

Catalog number: Pagado PS/2tier-A-65/220-X-LP-B-C-TLA-S-FWL

Kemp’s ridleys are the smallestspecies 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-0�7 Drive OverManufactured by: Beachside Lighting

Link: http://www.beachsidelighting.com

Catalog number: L-0�7

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Path Light

Solar LED Paver Series - Red or AmberManufactured by: Meteor Lighting

Link: http://www.meteor-lighting.com

Catalog number: SH-��0, SH-��0C, SH-��0, SH-�70C, SH-�80C, SH-�00C, SH-��0C, SH-��0C, SH-��0C, SH-�70C

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Bollards

Proper uses:

• Lamp with �8 watt low pressure sodium (LPS) bulb, or a red, orange or amber LED

• Must be equipped with a beachside shield

• Maximum mounting height of �� inches

• �80 degree to �70 degree beachside shield

Created by: Wilderness Graphics

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MB3 Bollard Manufactured by: Beachside Lighting

Link: http://www.beachsidelighting.com

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 Kemp’s ridley turtles partici-pate in mass nestings.

An “arribada” is a synchronized

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Bollards

Smart Solar Illuminating BollardManufactured by: Meteor Lighting

Link: http://www.solarled.meteor-lighting.com

Catalog Number: SP-7

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Bollards

PLB Series Solar BollardManufactured by: First Light Technologies, Inc.

Link: http://www.fi rstlighttechnologies.com

Catalog Number: PLB-102-BZ-ASM-AMB-04-BLS

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Wildlife Friendly S170 FraqtirManufactured by: The Lighting Quotient

Link: http://www.thelightingquotient.com

Catalog Number: S�70 WF-0-AM

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Precast Concrete Turtle-light BollardManufactured by: Stonelight, LLC

Link: http://www.stonelight.com

Catalog number: MB�-LED-�W-A

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Turtle Friendly Light BollardManufactured by: Traditional Concrete Inc.

Link: http://www.concretepoles.com

Catalog number: D�0�-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 fixture that is shielded from the beach and mounted as low to the ground as possible.

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BULBS

Eco-$mart �W LED Red HO Turtle LightManufactured by: Eco-$mart Inc.

Link: http://www.ecosmartinc.com

Catalog number: LED-A�9-�-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.

The Florida sea turtle license plate

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BULBS

RSL PAR �0C Amber LampManufactured by: Zenaro Lighting, Inc.

Link: http://www.america.zenaro-led.com

Catalog Number: SL PAR �0C - Amber

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BULBS

Amber LED PAR�0 Sea Turtle Light BulbManufactured by: Synergy Lighting USA

Link: http://seaturtlelighting.net

Catalog Number: SYN-LED-�W-PAR�0-AMB-��0V

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BULBS

Amber LED PAR�0 Sea Turtle Light BulbManufactured by: Synergy Lighting USA

Link: http://seaturtlelighting.net

Catalog Number: SYN-LED-�0W-PAR�0-AMB-��0V

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Amber LED PAR�8 Sea Turtle Light BulbManufactured by: Synergy Lighting USA

Link: http://seaturtlelighting.net

Catalog Number: SYN-LED-�5W-PAR�8-AMB-��0V

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Amber LED MR�� Sea Turtle Light BulbManufactured by: Synergy Lighting USA

Link: http://seaturtlelighting.net

Catalog Number: SYN-LED-5W-MR��-AMB-��V

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PAR�0 Shortneck Coastal LampManufactured by: Lighting Science Group

Link: http://www.lsgc.com

Catalog Number: FG-008�� (DFN �0SN AM FL ��0)

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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 Manufactured by: Interlectric Corporation

Link: http://www.interlectric.com

Catalog number: F15T8/RED

Leatherback turtles are the largest turtles on Earth, reaching up to 6feet long and 1,100 lbs.

Leatherback turtles are the largest

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Orange Fluorescent TubeManufactured by: Interlectric Corporation

Link: http://www.interlectric.com

Catalog number: F32T8/Orange or F40T12/Orange

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LED�C-MR��-R CREE �W Red Manufactured by: Fusa Corp.

Link: http://www.fusacorp.com

Catalog number: �8�8��

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BULBS

LED3C-MR16-Y CREE 3W Yellow Manufactured by: Fusa Corp

Link: http://www.fusacorp.com

Catalog number: 486813

Sea turtles cannot retract their heads or flippers into their shells for protection.

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LED�C-PAR�0-R CREE �W Red Manufactured by: Fusa Corp

Link: http://www.fusacorp.com

Catalog number: �8�885

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LED9C-PAR�0-R CREE 9W Red Manufactured by: Fusa Corp

Link: http://www.fusacorp.com

Catalog number: �8�897

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BULBS

LED9C-PAR30-Y CREE 9W Yellow Manufactured by: Fusa Corp

Link: http://www.fusacorp.com

Catalog number: 486898

All species of sea turtles found in U.S. waters are protected under the Endangered Species Act.

All species of sea turtles found in

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LED��C-PAR�8-R CREE ��W RedManufactured by: Fusa Corp

Link: http://www.fusacorp.com

Catalog number: �8�909

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BULBS

PAR20/8AMB40/LEDManufactured by: Halco Lighting Technologies

Link: http://www.halcolighting.com

Catalog number: 80642

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BULBS

PAR16/5AMB/FL/LEDManufactured by: Halco Lighting Technologies

Link: http://www.halcolighting.com

Catalog number: 80631

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BULBS

MR16/5AMB40/LEDManufactured by: Halco Lighting Technologies

Link: http://www.halcolighting.com

Catalog number: 80625

Leatherbacks can dive to depths of 1,000 feet in search of food.

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BULBS

Sea Turtle Safe Par 20 Amber LEDManufactured 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.

Sea turtles can hold their breath

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MR16/3M4RED/NFL/LEDManufactured by: Halco Lighting Technologies

Link: http://www.halcolighting.com

Catalog number: 807�5

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BULBS

PAR16/4RED/NFL/LEDManufactured by: Halco LightingTechnologies

Link: http://www.halcolighting.com

Catalog number: 807�9

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BULBS

PAR20/7RED/NFL/LEDManufactured by: Halco Lighting Technologies

Link: http://www.halcolighting.com

Catalog number: 80733

Sea turtles have lifespans from 50 to 80 years long.

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BULBS

MR16/3M4RED/NFL/LEDManufactured by: Halco Lighting Technologies

Link: http://www.halcolighting.com

Catalog number: 807�5

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Retrofit ProjectsEach 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 retrofits showed significant 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 financial benefits associated with using energy-efficient LEDs, make this project replicable in other coastal communities where poorly managed artificial lighting degrades nesting habitat.

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Retrofit Projects

Oh Shucks Seafood Bar and Trader Ricky’s at the

Cocoa Beach Pier in Cocoa Beach, FLBrevard County

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The Oceanwalk Resort Daytona Beach, FL

Volusia County

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San Seair CondominiumSt. Pete Beach, FL

Pinellas County

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Gulf Shores CondominiumHolmes Beach, FLManatee County

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Retrofit Projects

Queen’s Gate ResortAnna Maria Island, FL

Manatee County

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Beau Monde CondominiumSt. Pete Beach, FL

Pinellas County

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Quick FactsThere are seven species of sea turtles worldwide: logger-head, Kemp’s ridley, hawksbill, green, leatherback, olive ridley and the Australian flatback.

Five of these species nest in Florida: loggerhead, Kemp’s ridley, hawksbill, green and leatherback.

Over 90 percent of sea turtle nesting in the United States occurs on Florida’s beaches.

The three most common species that nest in florida are the loggerhead, green and leatherback.

It is estimated the hatchlings have a �-in-�000 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 $� 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 produceCheck out how much garbage your family collects at home in a ��-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-filled 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 BoatingWhen you are on the water, make sure you don’t litter. If you fish, don’t 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 Florida’s Sea Turtle Specialty License Plate, the Sea Turtle Grants Program distributes funds each year to support sea turtle research, conservation and education programs that benefit Florida sea turtles.

Approximately 70 percent of the funding generated by sales of the tag goes to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Marine Turtle Protection Program to support research and management activities related to sea turtles. The remaining �0 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:

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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