Sea turtles are thriving as coronavirus empties Florida beaches
With the beaches in Florida closed in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus, researchers are seeing less plastic and waste, fewer people and vehicles on the beach and less disorientation for emerging hatchlings that's caused by artificial lights on the beach, David Godfrey, Executive Director for the Sea Turtle Conservancy told CNN. And because of these factors, the sea turtles are able to build without any disruptions.
When Duval County beaches & parks open today from 5pm to 8pm it is for exercise only - No chairs, coolers, sunbathing, or towels/blankets laid out to sit on. Thank you for continuing to practice social distancing, for more information: https://t.co/TmkOmWZOqk pic.twitter.com/0mZLiMBoc9 — City of Jacksonville April 17, 2020 In a video statement, Mayor Lenny Curry cited Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' executive order and said the beaches will only be open for essential activities like walking, biking, hiking, fishing, running, swimming, taking care of pets and surfing while social distancing from others. "My executive order for social distancing guidelines that limits gathering to fewer than 50 people still stands," Curry said.
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