From Marydele Donnelly, Director of International Policy, Sea Turtle Conservancy:
This is a short but valuable article on recent efforts to reduce light pollution on Florida’s beaches. More than 30 years ago Dr. David Ehrenfeld wrote the following about beachfront lighting, “With good will and good science people and sea turtles can use the beaches together.” That is still true about much of what our community does. But sometimes mandatory requirements and fines for crimes against our environment also are important.