POV  The City Dark: How Lights Can Confuse Baby Turtles

Turtle hatchlings struggle to make it to the ocean because of light pollution. Details

 

Program: POV

Episode: The City Dark: How Lights Can Confuse Baby Turtles

After having evolved to go toward the brightest sky (which was naturally over the ocean due to reflecting starlight) after hatching, turtle hatchlings now struggle to make it to the ocean because the glow from electric lights is much stronger.

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Duration: (4:42)
Premiere Date: 07/05/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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