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MAYA MA20 by Hydrel

As coastal communities continue to grow and expand, we must take steps to protect the wildlife that calls these areas home. One issue that’s been gaining attention in recent years is the impact of lighting on sea turtles. These creatures are susceptible to light, and using bright or improperly placed lights can cause significant disruptions to their natural behaviors.

In particular, sea turtles rely on the moon’s and stars’ natural light to navigate as they move from their nesting areas to the water. Bright artificial lighting can throw off their sense of direction, causing them to become disoriented and wander off course. This can lead to exhaustion, dehydration, and even death.

We have compiled a list of our favorite “turtle safe” (aka wildlife friendly) luminaires to address these concerns just in time for mating season. Read on!

Maya MA20

Luminis

Maya's advanced optical system features high-performance micro-prisms organized to create a uniformly illuminated surface. With four standard IES distribution types and a house-side shield, Maya's optics direct, precise light exactly where required, thus not attracting migrating wildlife to the light. With up to 16,500 delivered lumens and a lifespan of over 60,000 hours, Maya is designed with performance in mind. Maya's IP65 rating and fully sealed light engine provide reliable performance, while the robust cast aluminum construction offers maximum durability.

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Shore [TURTLE]

Brownlee Lighting

The full cutoff design minimizes the visible light that causes sea turtles to become disoriented during nesting season and sets a calm ambiance utilizing Brownlee Lighting's T-Series amber LED system (585nm - 595nm range). Wildlife Lighting Certified by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for beachside and shore perpendicular locations.

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Parco

HessAmerica

PARCO illuminates pathways with gracefully iconic styling and state-of-the-art amber LED technology that allows safe passage for humans while keeping the turtles where they belong. The compact luminaire housing integrates into the gently arched bollard shaft for a semi-regressed appearance. The fully shielded luminaire emits zero uplight. It is suitable for LEED zones 1 through 4 and is Dark Sky compliant.

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3100C LED Louvered Bollard

Hydrel

Functional, stylish, impact-resistant, and turtle-friendly, this luminaire offers everything needed to effectively light the way for humans while at the same time keeping turtle migration where it's supposed to be - on the beach. It offers 0-10V dimming and motion-sensing bi-level switching. IP65 rated and a 5-year warranty.

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