The State

Here’s where to get red-light flashlights during Hilton Head’s sea turtle nesting season

Hilton Head Island’s “lights out” ordinance is in effect May 1 through Oct. 31 each year to help protect local sea turtles during their egg-laying and hatching season. This puts a stop to using ...
WTSP

Artificial light threatens baby sea turtles: Here's how you can help

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay area is in the midst of sea turtle hatchling season, and it's important to eliminate artificial light in areas where sea turtles nest. According to the Florida ...
Cosmopolitan

Red Light Therapy Benefits, According to Expert Dermatologists

Light therapy is having a moment and, consequently, there are a ton of at-home skincare devices and tools—all utilizing different types of light like red, blue, green, amber, even purple—on the market ...
WKRG

A Turtle’s Journey: Grab a free red filtered flashlight for beach walks and ghost crab hunts

DESTIN, Fla. (WKRG) — The City of Destin is stepping up its ‘Leave No Trace’ initiative by giving residents and visitors free red-filtered flashlights to use on local beaches. Red filtered flashlights ...
Action News Jax

Atlantic Beach sea turtle hatchlings are losing their way due to artificial light, per reports

ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. — The City of Atlantic Beach is issuing a critical community alert after a second report of sea turtle hatchling disorientation. Hatchlings rely on the natural light reflection of ...