Event Brief
Amber lights help baby sea turtles in Tampa Bay
Filed: Jul 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: Duke Energy and partners install sea-turtle-friendly amber lighting on Tampa Bay beaches to guide hatchlings to the Gulf.
WHO: Duke Energy, Sea Turtle Conservancy, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, wildlife conservation groups, utility crews
WHAT: Installing sea turtle-friendly amber street and beach lighting to reduce hatchling disorientation
WHEN: Jul 28, 2026 at 10:58 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa Bay beaches, Treasure Island
WHY: Standard white lighting can confuse newborn hatchlings, so amber lights are used to help them navigate toward the Gulf.
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