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In Samandağ, 40 Baby Green Sea Turtles Died After Being Run over by Vehicles Due to Light Pollution.

Summary by Haberler
In Samandağ district of Hatay, approximately 40 hatchling green sea turtles that emerged from their nests became disoriented by artificial lights in the area and headed towards the road instead of the sea. The hatchlings, which died after being run over by vehicles, once again revealed that light pollution in the region poses a deadly threat to sea turtles.
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In Samandağ district of Hatay, approximately 40 hatchling green sea turtles that emerged from their nests became disoriented by artificial lights in the area and headed towards the road instead of the sea. The hatchlings, which died after being run over by vehicles, once again revealed that light pollution in the region poses a deadly threat to sea turtles.

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Haberler broke the news on Friday, August 14, 2026.
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