Miami Beach officials propose changes to sea turtle ordinance

A number of threatened or endangered sea turtles nest and lay their eggs on Miami Beach. Officials are proposing changes to the city’s sea turtle ordinance from 2006 to reduce how often hatchlings are led away from the ocean after becoming disoriented by artificial lights. If they get lost, they’re likely to become dehydrated or preyed upon.

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