Fibrex Group’s New Lunasol PLB Series amber LED Option has been approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for use in Sea Turtle Nesting Habitats.
Baby turtles are safer thanks to the Lunasol PLB amber LED and the 180 degree back light shield that provides necessary lighting for visual landscape of beachfront properties near marine turtle habitats.
PROTECTING A UNIQUE SPECIES
Each year thousands of sea turtles make their way to the sandy beaches of Florida and the Caribbean looking for a place to nest. Unfortunately over the last 10 years reports have shown a nearly 50% drop in sea turtle nesting and the rise in hatchling mortality rates. This is a direct result of ambient white lights emanating from commercial and residential areas along the coast. These white lights trick the hatchlings into thinking they are headed for the moonlit waters when in fact they are heading to certain death. Since the little turtles are unable to see the safer amber LEDs they turn their attention to the white light of the moon and make their way to where they are meant to be, the sea
For more information about turtle-safe lighting:
www.myfwc.com/conservation/you-conserve/lighting/
For lighting certification requirements:
www.myfwc.com/conservation/you-conserve/lighting/certified/
For more information about Lunasol LED solar lighting, please visit www.FibrexGroup.com or call us at 1.(866) 756-4560 for a quote.
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