Evaluating the Compliance of Sea Turtle Light Ordinances in Florida Using Remote Sensing

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ID5696949
AuthorsSharolyn J Anderson, Sharolyn Anderson (0000-0002-9456-0193, University of South Australia, corresponding author), Sarah Nuernberger (University of Denver), Kristina H Yamamoto (University of Denver), Peter C Sutton (0000-0001-6972-3256, University of Denver), Paul C Sutton
Year2013
Volume7
Issue12
Pages867-878
Publication date2013-12-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueGeography Compass (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1749-8198 • E-ISSN: 1749-8198
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/gec3.12088
OpenAlexW1930935572
LanguageEN
References cited12

Satellite-based remote sensing has essentially been absent from processes evaluating compliance with environmental policy. Through a case study of the observance of sea turtle light ordinances in Florida, this study seeks to demonstrate that remotely sensed data can be beneficial in evaluation of environmental policy compliance. As a means to increase the successful sea turtle nesting rate, 21 counties and several other municipalities adapted policies prohibiting the lighting of beaches during sea turtle nesting season from May to October. Using visible/infrared imager radiometer suite (VIIRS) nighttime lights satellite imagery to determine mean radiance values and diamond plots of difference images of nighttime lights radiance values, this study confirms compliance with these light ordinances while emphasizing the benefits of remote sensing techniques in the process

Fishery · Geography · Habitat · Light Pollution · Meteorology · Nesting season · Radiance · Radiometer · Remote sensing · Satellite · Sea turtle · Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite · Engineering · Environmental Science · Turtle Biology and Conservation · Wildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses · Wildlife Ecology and Conservation · Ecology

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