Jekyll toughens rules to help turtles

Sea turtles on Jekyll Island will get some help on the beaches. The island’s Board on Monday approved an update to rules from the early 1980’s that prohibits lights shining directly on the beach. New rules state that exterior lights visible from the beach must point down and be completely shielded. They must use particular types of bulbs, be of red or amber color, and be compact fluorescent lamps under 13 watts. The rules on lights are meant to protect loggerhead turtle hatchlings from being disoriented.