One of the greatest achievements in human history control of fire that it has been provided. This allowed people to stay safe at night, cook their meals and protect themselves from the cold. Though we’ve lit the night for generations, of artificial light With the arrival in our lives, this state of protection almost gave way to a light show.

According to scientists, this artificial light can have negative effects on people, for example secretion of certain hormones We could get in trouble. On the other hand, while we can somehow solve these problems, there are other creatures that suffer from the artificial light pollution we create: animals.

Artificial light poses a major risk to animals

Mediterranean coasts of our country, in particular Belek, Dalyan regions such as C, whose lineage is protectedaretta carettas known as the birthplaces. In this region, after hatching, the baby turtles can find the sea by watching the moonlight and flamingos. For this reason, the surrounding lights are specially turned off when the turtles hatch. But light doesn’t just affect them.

Moths, butterflies, lots and lots insect speciesNocturnal animals are also an important part of the ecosystem. Artificial light has serious consequences for the lives of these creatures. For example, some endemic species come to circle the lamps of the houses instead of performing a mating dance in the moonlight.

Researchers estimate that the speed of artificial light every year between 2% and 6% indicates that it increases at different rates. As light pollution increases, the life cycle of living things deteriorates. The life of living things actually proceeds in the form of sleeping, feeding, resting and reproductive cycles. Artificial light causes the animals to make mistakes in both the day cycle and the perception of the season. This causes millions of living things to die every year.

According to scientists, some steps need to be taken to resolve this situation. for example to the light of the moon or the flames Using unique, dimmed lights can prevent turtles from getting lost. On the other hand, light pollution is shown as one of the easiest problems to solve.