Fireworks on the beach. [Credit: wikimedia commons]

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Remember Turtles, Reefs on the 4th

If you’re like me, fireworks are always the highlight of the Fourth of July weekend. You stare up in awe at these massive explosions of color, and when it’s over, you always wish for more. However, this July 4, especially if you plan to watch fireworks in Florida, be aware of the effects that you may be having on nesting sea turtles and coral reefs.

This weekend falls right in the middle of the nesting period for sea turtles, who come up onto the beach to lay their eggs. Consequently, as I’m sure you can imagine, thousands of people on the beach watching fireworks pose quite a problem for the turtles.

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