Here are five steps on how to look after Sea Turtles!
1. Turn out lights visible from the beach.
Sea turtle hatchlings use the light and reflection from the moon to find their way to the water at night.Artificial lighting confuses the hatchlings and causes them to head inland instead of out to sea-putting them in dangerous situations that can lead to death.Artificial lighting can also discourage female adults from nesting on the beach.
2.Reduce the amount of garbage you produce and clean up the trash you see on the beach.
Sea turtles can become tangled in plastic and trash on the shore and in water. Discarded such as fishing lines,balloons and rubbish may also be confused for food and eaten by sea turtles,often resulting to injury or death.
3.Be aware of sea turtle nesting areas and avoid nesting and hatchlings.
Sea turtles are cute therefore tempting to touch and observe-but flashlights and people disturb turtles when they are nesting,or trying to nest on the beach.Make sure to give nesting areas plenty of space,and do not disturb the females as they emerge from the ocean looking for a place to nest.Also be conscious of where nesting areas are so that you can avoid trampling over the hatchlings as they go to water.
4.Reduce the amount of chemicals you use.
The chemicals you use on your lawn and in your home can actually wash to the coastal water-killing plants and animal.Its very important to dispose of toxic chemicals and,even better, find an alternative product such as biodegradable solutions.
5.volunteer!
There are countless ways in which you can make a positive difference in the lives of sea turtles.Organize a clean-up day with your friends,and clear the beach of litter, give a presentation to your nieghbourhood or local school on things they can do to save sea turtles,and most importantly,talk to others
1. Turn out lights visible from the beach.
Sea turtle hatchlings use the light and reflection from the moon to find their way to the water at night.Artificial lighting confuses the hatchlings and causes them to head inland instead of out to sea-putting them in dangerous situations that can lead to death.Artificial lighting can also discourage female adults from nesting on the beach.
2.Reduce the amount of garbage you produce and clean up the trash you see on the beach.
Sea turtles can become tangled in plastic and trash on the shore and in water. Discarded such as fishing lines,balloons and rubbish may also be confused for food and eaten by sea turtles,often resulting to injury or death.
3.Be aware of sea turtle nesting areas and avoid nesting and hatchlings.
Sea turtles are cute therefore tempting to touch and observe-but flashlights and people disturb turtles when they are nesting,or trying to nest on the beach.Make sure to give nesting areas plenty of space,and do not disturb the females as they emerge from the ocean looking for a place to nest.Also be conscious of where nesting areas are so that you can avoid trampling over the hatchlings as they go to water.
4.Reduce the amount of chemicals you use.
The chemicals you use on your lawn and in your home can actually wash to the coastal water-killing plants and animal.Its very important to dispose of toxic chemicals and,even better, find an alternative product such as biodegradable solutions.
5.volunteer!
There are countless ways in which you can make a positive difference in the lives of sea turtles.Organize a clean-up day with your friends,and clear the beach of litter, give a presentation to your nieghbourhood or local school on things they can do to save sea turtles,and most importantly,talk to others