From the busy cities to ocean waters, our need to illuminate the world has had some strange and tragic consequences Brian Handwerk | Science Correspondent Tourists watch leatherback sea turtle ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The City of Atlantic Beach is issuing a critical community alert after a second report of sea turtle hatchling disorientation.

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 ...

When baby sea turtles hatch on a beach at night, their instinct is to head to the sea. The beach slopes down, which is one directional clue they follow. Another is light: The horizon over the sea is ...

Every summer, millions of baby sea turtles hatch and crawl toward the ocean, but common beach habits that most people never think twice about are quietly killing them before they even reach the water.

It's sea turtle nesting season and everyone knows what that means — turn off your lights at night. Flipping your light switch is an easy way to feel like an environmental superstar, but what else can ...