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PT - The problem of Light Pollution effects on the biodiversity of the Azores "CORY'S SHEARWATERS"

Created by Hélia Paula Mendonça
Last updated by Marco Botelho 5 months ago

The problem of Light Pollution in Shearwaters

 

Light pollution poses a significant threat to shearwaters and other nocturnal seabirds. Shearwaters are highly sensitive to artificial lights, especially during their fledgling period when they leave their nests and head towards the ocean. Here's how light pollution affects shearwaters and potential solutions to mitigate this issue:

"SOS CAGARRO"  

https://educarparaoambiente.azores.gov.pt/epas/13/campanha-sos-cagarro

 https://youtube.com/shorts/y1B2UTFi2U0?si=2q-v-vXLPycP6tQN

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