At night this summer, all along the Georgia and Florida coast, sea turtles will be building nests in the sand. It’s fascinating to watch as they lumber ashore and lay their eggs but best not to use traditional flashlights when sneaking a peek. Flashlights can scare mother turtles from nesting and distract hatchlings from getting safely to the sea. Environmentally conscious establishments have begun offering guests the use of Turtlesafe flashlights — personal, rechargeable red LED lights that let people watch sea turtles without disrupting or endangering them. — Kristi Casey Sanders
Be safe: If your resort doesn’t have Turtlesafe flashlights on hand, they can be purchased from turtlesafeonline.com for $14.95.
