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 the moon and stars on the ocean surface to figure out where they need to go. According to the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol, hatchlings in the 2000 block of Beach Avenue were exposed to artificial light, causing them to travel away from the ocean.
“This simple mistake can be the difference between life and death for them, making them vulnerable to predators and exhausting their limited energy,” said the City of Atlantic Beach…