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I DO NOT OWN THE CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO Light pollution disorients hatching sea turtles that depend on the moonlight to find the sea, light pollution from the beach or the city near by attracts them as they try to find the brightest horizon.

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By: Kamar Dris Ahmed

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s excessive, misdirected, or obtrusive artificial (usually outdoor) light. Too much light pollution has consequences: it washes out starlight in the night sky, interferes with astronomical research, disrupts ecosystems, has adverse health effects and wastes energy.

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Part of my final piece for my Foundation Diploma in Design & Media - Graphics

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Light pollution is a broad term that refers to multiple problems, all of which are caused by inefficient, unappealing, or (arguably) unnecessary use of artificial light.
Light trespass occurs when unwanted light enters one's property, for instance, by shining over a neighbor's fence

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In disrupting ecosystems, light pollution poses a serious threat in particular to nocturnal wildlife, having negative impacts on plant and animal physiology. It can confuse the migratory patterns of animals, alter competitive interactions of animals, change predator-prey relations, and cause physiological harm.

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A little more than 100 years ago, you could walk outside at night even in a city and see the Milky Way galaxy arch across the night sky. Being able to see thousands of stars was part of everyday life, inspiring artists like Van Gogh or musical composers like Holst or writers like Shakespeare. By allowing artificial lights to wash out our starry night skies, we are losing touch with our cultural heritage