EXHIBITION AREA: Preserving Restinga saves lives

Preserving Restinga saves lives

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Sea turtles are examples of animals that rely on resting to survive, as they lay their eggs on the beaches. With increased urbanization, they are directly affected. Excessive artificial brightness near the beaches can cause confusion in puppies after they leave their nests, attracting them to the wrong side, making it difficult for them to go to the sea and increasing their chances of predation, capture and run over out of water. In addition, adult individuals can be caught by fishing nets, decreasing their population.