Light pollution
Artificial lighting becomes a pollutant when not efficiently managed and this excessive light illuminates areas where it is not needed, such as the beach. Unlike other types of pollutants that generate waste and can remain in the environment for long periods of time, light pollution can be eliminated without leaving a trace, using available technology for the controlled management of artificial lighting.
Dark Nights
The “Noches Oscuras”, Dark Nights environmental awareness program, is an initiative of Palmarito Turtle Camp and Vida Silvestre A.C. which disseminates information on the importance of darkness on sea turtle nesting beaches, its main goal is to activate citizen participation in the conservation of Palmarito Beach and reduce light pollution.
All information about the current state of Palmarito Beach, the impact of coastal development and light pollution on the survival of sea turtles, as well as alternatives to contribute to their conservation, can be found in the documentary “Dark Nights, illuminating awareness” available on YouTube and in the “Dark Nights Manual”, available soon.
This work is supported by Vivo Foundation.
Palmarito residents who are interested in properly managing their lighting, can register using the following form, to receive guidance from the coordinators of the Dark Nights Program.
To make visible the change in the use of lighting, Palmarito Camp will grant a responsable lighting seal, which will guarantee to visitors, guests and the community that the house or hotel actively participates in the conservation of sea turtles that nest on Palmarito Beach.
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