Turtle-Safe Lighting Fixtures

FWC Turtle Safe Lighting

FWC logoLighting polution is a serious threat to sea turtles. To protect them, the FWC (Florida Wildlife Commission) has set a standard for lighting fixtures approved for turtle areas.

  • Fixture must be fully shielded and downward directed
  • Light source shall be long wave 560 nanometer light
  • Low wattage fixtures = low brightness

The FWC only certifies fixtures that are visible by the shoreline.
View our complete line of Florida Wildlife Commission Certified Turtle-Safe lighting products on our website here: FWC Turtle-Safe AmberLED