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People Fixing the World

Protecting wildlife from human activity

Jul 16, 2024
This podcast explores innovative ways to protect wildlife from human activities, such as using AI to predict bird flight paths at a windfarm in Finland and using green LED lights on fishing nets in Cyprus to warn turtles. It also discusses global initiatives to reduce turtle bycatch, protect marine wildlife, and prevent bird strikes at wind turbines.
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  • Using AI to predict bird flight paths reduces turbine collisions in wind farms.
  • Green LED net lights help reduce sea turtle bycatch in fishing activities.

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Reducing Turtle Bycatch in Cyprus

Fishing activities in the Mediterranean Sea result in significant turtle bycatch, with around 40,000 turtles killed annually. Robin Snape from the Society for the Protection of Turtles in Cyprus initiated a project to protect turtle nest sites. By distributing green LED net lights to local fishermen, the project reduced sea turtle bycatch by 42%. Ongoing trials involve improving the net lights' design to enhance effectiveness and widespread distribution to mitigate turtle fatalities.

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