Young clownfish on coastal reefs are dying faster as a result of exposure to artificial light at night, according to new research. More than 20% of the world’s oceans were exposed to “ecologically relevant levels of artificial light”, he said. The harmful effects of artificial light on turtle hatchlings is already well established, as sea turtles rely on the light of the moon and stars for navigation. Hatchling strandings and deaths have previously been attributed to light pollution in north Queensland. Swearer said artificial light near coastal reefs needed to be better regulated.

Source: The Guardian June 09, 2021 17:26 UTC