Understanding, Assessing, and Resolving Light-Pollution Problems on Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches. Third Edition

摘要

Making the public aware of light-pollution problems on sea turtle nesting beaches is a fundamental step towards darkening beaches for sea turtles. Many of those responsible for errant lighting are unaware of its detrimental effects and are generally willing to correct the problem voluntarily once they become aware. Nonetheless, legislation requiring light management is often needed, and on many nesting beaches, it may be the only means to completely resolve light-pollution problems. An outline for initiating, promoting, and implementing beach-lighting legislation is presented in this manual along with a model ordinance that can be used to help produce legislative drafts. Appendices in the manual detail the appropriateness of lamp types, lamp colors, fixture designs, and fixture mounting for various lighting applications near sea turtle nesting beaches; give information for contacting lighting companies that offer appropriate lighting and for contacting governmental and nongovernmental organizations that can help with sea turtle conservation efforts; and present a list of responses to commonly encountered questions and comments regarding sea turtles and artificial lighting.